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Law No. 9.616 promoting agroecology and organic production in State family farming.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Espírito Santo
Document type
Legislation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Agricultural development Agroecology Family farming Policy/planning Ecological production/organic production Smallholders/peasants Biodiversity Farming
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Law aims at promoting and encouraging the development of agroecology and organic production within the State. To achieve the objectives of this Law, small farmers will be stimulated to practices aimed at: encourage the implementation of agroecological systems of production and certification of organic production, for expanding production with regular supply; supporting producer associations in organizing and certifying production, post-harvest processing, and direct marketing to the final consumer; develop research and encourage the production of legume seeds for green manure; stimulate the recovery of soil fertility with the use of green manure, compost and other organic fertilizers; stimulate the production of small animals for diversification, improved management and economic viability, with family farmers; stimulate reforestation, afforestation and forestry as an economic and diversification option in all ecological agricultural production activities, preferably with native products; develop a brand that characterizes the organic/agroecological products of family farmers; promote lectures on agroecology in municipal and state public schools and encourage the development of agroecological projects in schools.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www3.al.es.gov.br