SUMMARY
Agroecological Transition Protocol Program The Agroecological Transition Protocol is an instrument created to support and facilitate the gradual changing process from conventional to organic production system. The initiative is based on the principles and practices of agroecology, recognizing the effort of the farmer to change the production pattern.
Highlights as public policy The official recognition of the agroecological transition period is an innovative policy, and we can highlight:
Encouragement of farmers to transition to organic production, with greater safety for consumers, allowing the latter to support the process. Program’s actions go beyond production practices: they encourage collaborative work, partnerships, cooperatives, diversification of marketing channels, and better management of the property as a whole.
Continuous training of technicians and producers. Access to new markets, with added value.
Focusing on the systemic vision of the redesign of rural properties through an agroecological guideline, recognizing the graduality of the process. Free certificate/statement issuance. Central role of rural extension workers, who support and guide the transition process.
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