Brazil's agribusiness sees rise of family-linked career pathways

Tereos, a global sugar and ethanol producer, launched a new apprenticeship cohort in Brazil that includes 64 young trainees, 42 of whom are relatives of current employees. Stories such as Ludmila Vitória Dassie, following her father Rafael Carlos Dassie’s 12‑year tenure at the company, illustrate how family legacy is shaping new generations of agro‑professionals.

In the São Paulo metropolitan region, former corporate worker Eduardo dos Santos Faria left office life to run an organic horticulture farm. Since converting the family property to certified organic production in 2015, his operation supplies local markets and helps protect the water sources that feed the capital. His shift reflects a broader trend of Brazilian professionals seeking purpose and sustainability by moving into agribusiness.

Both examples underscore a growing pattern in Brazil where family ties and a desire for environmental stewardship are driving career changes toward the agricultural sector.