# Agricultural producer support in Minas Gerais > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/agricultural-producer-support-in-minas-gerais > Updated: 2026-09-09T12:09:40.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Agricultural initiatives in Minas Gerais, Brazil, have focused on enhancing producer resources through collective purchasing and strategic planning. Rede do Agro, an initiative by the Instituto Antônio Ernesto de Salvo (Inaes) under the Sistema Faemg Senar, is expanding its collective purchasing program. The program aims to serve over 950 producers across 55 Rural Producer Unions, targeting R$ 10 million in purchases over 12 months. By aggregating demand via a new digital platform, the initiative seeks to reduce costs for equipment and inputs; previous efforts have resulted in an average savings of 11%. In Governador Valadares, the Cooperativa Agropecuária Vale do Rio Doce is hosting an agricultural fair to launch the 2026/2027 harvest. The event provides producers with planning information, including weather forecasts, planting strategies, and market trends related to milk production and the El Niño phenomenon. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: Cooperativa Agropecuária Vale do Rio Doce to host agricultural fair The Cooperativa Agropecuária Vale do Rio Doce is hosting an agricultural fair in Governador Valadares to discuss the 2026/2027 harvest, climate impacts, and market trends. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cooperativa-agropecuria-vale-do-rio-doce-to-host-agricultural-fair ### 2026-08-18: Rede do Agro expands collective purchasing for Minas Gerais producers Rede do Agro is expanding its collective purchasing program in Minas Gerais, aiming to serve 950+ producers and move R$ 10 million in agricultural purchases over the next year. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rede-do-agro-expands-collective-purchasing-for-minas-gerais-producers --- Cite as: Agricultural producer support in Minas Gerais. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/agricultural-producer-support-in-minas-gerais