Cooperative formed by women celebrates ninth year of participation in the Agroponte Fair

The 14th edition of the Agroponte Fair takes place 13 a 17 August 2025, No José Ijair Conti event center, in Criciúma (SC). Besides gathering more than 200 exhibitors of the sectors of livestock, Technology and Agribusiness, The event also reserves a special space for family farming cooperatives that are present every year at the Fair. In this edition, more of 45 cooperatives, associations, informal groups and artisans are confirmed in the space.

According to Marcelo Pedroso, Epagri's veterinarian and responsible for the organization of the sector within the fair, The presence of cooperatives has strategic role. “The fair has been qualifying each year, And the space of family farming reflects this. Cooperatives are motivating, comparing, qualifying. It is an educational process ”, assess.

According to Pedroso, Epagri understands that the fair goes beyond the commercialization of the products of cooperatives. “It forms, teach, opens market and encourages organizations to strengthen themselves. Participating in Agroponte is also a learning process on how to present the product, serve the customer and gain new spaces in the consumer market. ”

St. Ludgero Cooperative celebrates ninth year of participation

One of the already traditional participants in Agroponte is the São Ludgero family farmers' cooperative, that in 2025 participates in the event for the ninth consecutive year. Graduated mostly by women, The cooperative is known for the colonial and handcrafted products that brings to visitors.

According to Rafaela Fuchter, cooperative member, In the last year the space had 100% sales use: All products were sold on the five days of the fair. “Our walk started there in 2006, And since then we have followed firmly with the mission of taking the field to the city, With that flavor that resembles the grandmother's house: The famous butter cake, The legitimate corn bread with character potato, handcrafted crackers and so many other products made with love and tradition ”, highlights.

Rafaela account, yet, that every year, Cooperatives are surprised by sales, but a specific fact usually thrills even more: see customers coming back. “Customers return, look for us, and even keep our packaging and labels as a memory to buy our products again ”, affirms.

Family farming products can be found at the Agroponte de 13 a 17 of August, No José Ijair Conti event center, in Criciúma (SC).

Visitation hours:

• 13 of August (Wednesday): 16h to 10 p.m.
• 14 of August (Thursday): 14h to 10 p.m.
• 15 of August (Friday): 14h to 10 p.m.
• 16 of August (Saturday): 10h to 10 p.m.
• 17 of August (domingo): 10h at 18h