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Agricultural Program
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Who we are We are a FUNDAP program that was constituted in 1996, and provides training services and quality agricultural technical assistance, with agroecological and business approach, use of alternative technologies, promotion of agro-industry, and adaptation to climate change, aimed at communities, organizations and poor rural families, to improve their standard of living. We promote food security and sovereignty to increase the income of producers through agricultural production.
What we do We support beneficiary producers of the projects we execute with: productive technical assistance, diversification of agricultural production, demonstration plots, agricultural infrastructure (greenhouse production), business and productive training, agricultural social organization, agricultural technology transfer, use of alternative technologies, promotion of agribusiness with an agroecological business approach, and adaptation to climate change.
How we work » Stimulating and favoring the social organization of agricultural producers as a means to achieve self-development. » Improving the agricultural productive capacity to achieve food security and sovereignty of its beneficiaries. » Achieving the diversification of production through innovation and technology transfer. » Linking the production of the beneficiaries to the different markets.
Where we work The Agricultural Program focuses its initiatives in the regions of the central highlands, north and south west of the country of Guatemala, focusing its attention on communities, organizations and families in rural areas. The territory served covers an area of 25,794 km2, which represent 23.67% of the national territory.
Development with dignity —
Agricultural initiatives
Comprehensive Education and Training This program offers constant support to the beneficiaries of the agricultural program in their personal and technical growth, through activities such as: Agricultural and Business Diplomas, talks, demonstrations, educational tours, courses and workshops, seminars, meetings, and conferences, all with a focus on strengthening the leadership and personal development.
Market Linkage The beneficiaries of the Agricultural program are supported with concrete actions that link them to and facilitate market access, through activities such as: fairs, exhibitions, business tours, establishment of local squares or markets, business roundtables, and new business contacts.
Transfer of Appropriate Technologies In an attempt to improve the work of the beneficiaries, this action provides advice and support in the adaptation of production processes and new production models such as: demonstration plots with an organic approach, vertical family gardens, hydroponics, table gardens, compost preparation, pesticides, nematicides, and natural insecticides.
Social Organization This program provides training services and technical support for the restructuring of the social fabric. It does so through the constitution and legalization of community organizations that promote development actions, through activities with an agricultural or livestock production focus, in accordance with current legislation in Guatemala.
Productive and Business Technical Assistance This initiative is focused on environmental sustainability and local resources. The beneficiaries receive support in: productive and business technical assistance, establishment of family gardens, diversification of agricultural production, management of family livestock farms, preparation of inputs for agroecological crop management, and assistance technique and training for livestock management.
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Life quality improvement
CHANGES Installed capabilities
Confidence and food sovereignty
Income improvement
Strengthening of social fabric
Employment and self-employment
EFFECTS
Training and Qualification
Social Organization
Agricultural Production
Market Linkages
Transfer of Technology
SUPPORT SERVICES Socio-economic problems
Results in 2020
9,149
people were assisted through the Agricultural Program in 7 departments of Guatemala, of which 70% are women.
2,899
599
members of organizations were assisted and accompanied in activities to strengthen the social organization.
356
581
agricultural entrepreneurs commercialized their production in their own communities.
41
collaborators comprise the Agricultural Program team.
268,903
aid provided through the Agricultural Program.
farmers were assisted with agricultural technology transfer.
Results since 2000
people received training in agricultural issues, among which 65 young men and women implemented their own business plan.
Agricultural 8a. calle 25A-70, Zona 3, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. Tel: (502) 7763-6131 / (502) 7824-2190 E-mail: agropecuario@fundap.com.gt