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The Community Support Fund (FAC) is managing urban agriculture and landscaping initiatives in Campo Grande. Initial efforts focused on intensive cleaning and landscaping in the central region, including Avenida Afonso Pena and Rua 14 de Julho. FAC President Adir Diniz noted the importance of preserving green heritage, though workers reported difficulties due to vandalism and littering, describing the repetitive maintenance as “enxugar gelo” (mopping the floor with a broom). The scope of the FAC’s urban agriculture has expanded to support the Prato Colorido Project. Utilizing a 1,200 m² Urban Agriculture Technical Unit (UTA), the organization employs agroecological methods to grow fruits, vegetables, and legumes. The upcoming planting cycle is expected to involve more than 400 types of seeds and seedlings. This produce, along with items from partners, is distributed in food kits to families and institutions facing social vulnerability. Through the ‘Projeto Solo Fértil’ (Fertile Soil Project), the UTA has implemented composting to produce an average of 40 tons of 100% organic fertilizer every 40 days. This organic compost is used in UTA gardens, pedagogical sites, and cooperatives, or distributed to the public. President Adir Diniz stated that using organic waste for composting reduces environmental impact by diverting waste from landfills while creating fertilizer that strengthens the soil for healthy cultivation. Additionally, the facility serves as a pedagogical site to promote environmental education regarding agroecology and school gardens. Recent activities at the UTA in the Vilas Boas neighborhood include a ‘Field Day’ event designed for guests and fourth-grade students from the Professor José de Souza Municipal School. This multidisciplinary program focuses on practical learning regarding sustainability, waste disposal, and circular economy. The event also incorporates culinary workshops, such as preparing cupcakes and red velvet cake, to engage participants in food security and sustainable development topics.

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