Brazil initiatives support family farmers through public programs

Local government initiatives in Brazil are working to integrate family farmers into public procurement and support programs. In Porto Velho, the Municipal Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, and Supply (Semagric) has implemented mobile actions to bring services directly to rural communities. These efforts facilitate the issuance of the National Registry of Family Agriculture (CAF), a document essential for producers to access financing and public policies.

In São João Batista, the Municipal Council for Food and Nutritional Security (Consea) is organizing meetings to encourage local farmers to participate in food acquisition programs. The goal is to increase the percentage of public funds, such as those allocated for school meals, that remain within the local economy by supplying products from regional producers.