AgroPonte fair 2025 enters history with public and business records

With almost 15 years of history, to Agroponte – Agribusiness Fair, Family Farming and Innovation – consolidates as the largest event of Santa Catarina agribusiness and one of the most relevant in southern Brazil. Its trajectory demonstrates that rural development and economic growth are walking side by side when there is a partnership between society, productive sector and public power.

The 14th edition, held at the José Ijair Conti Event Center, in Criciúma, recorded historical records, both in the number of exhibitors and in the volume generated. “Our goal was to make a historical edition. And she stayed for the story. Only on Saturday, more of 25 A thousand people passed the fair, a number that fills us with pride and reinforces the strength of the sector ”, Celebrated Jaqueline Backes, DIRECTOR OF NOSCASA FAIRS & Events, Agroponte organizer.

She said, the edition of 2026 already starts to be planned based on the success of this fair. “They were almost 200 exhibitors, occupying more than 25 thousand square meters. We had from high -tech companies and innovation to small properties of family farming, who have found a real showcase here for their products ”, affirms.

The representativeness of family farming was one of the great milestones of this edition. all in all, 45 Cooperatives participated in the fair with the support of the Agricultural Research Company and Rural Extension of Santa Catarina (Epagri), of the Integrated Agricultural Development Company of Santa Catarina (Citizens), and the State Secretariat of Agriculture and Livestock of Santa Catarina. They represent more than 2 Thousand Rural Properties, Many of them from the southern region and the Serra Catarinense.

“Agroponte is fundamental for those who live on the earth. To be here, Farmers need public support, And that support came. The result is crowded booths, valued products and animated families with the return ”, reinforced Jaqueline.

Event caught the attention of the public power

The participation of Governor Jorginho Mello was also one of the remarkable moments of the fair. In your speech, He highlighted the central role of agribusiness for state development.

“O Agro represents 35% of Santa Catarina GDP and has a crucial role in the regional economy. When we mix agribusiness, Family Farming and Innovation, The result is even better. Santa Catarina is a state differentiated by its productive and technical diversity ”, stated.

For the Mayor of Criciuma, Vagner Espíndola, The Vaguinho, The fair reaffirms the city's protagonism in the agro -industrial scenario. “Agroponte does not only happen in the pavilion, It spreads through the city and the economy. It is the largest edition of history, and also the one that most involved the public power. We received investors who are seeing in Criciúma a land of opportunity ”, informed.

Exhibitors celebrate results

With expressive numbers and positive return, Exhibitors also celebrated the success of Agroponte.

CeClella Cechinel, of the iron land, that is part of the Criciúma Bananicultors Association (Abacri), participated for the first time and comes out optimistic about the event. “We made many contacts and realized that the public values ​​the different. Our tomato jam was a success. We want to go back next year with even more news ”, guaranteed.

Who also had surprising results, It was ilene Zanivan Martinello, from Leninha Cucas and Gourmet Pies, associated with our fruit. “Our goal was to sell 1.500 cucas. We sell more than 2 mil. It is the fifth time I participate and the fair only improves. The public comes back and comes straight to our booth. It is rewarding ”, commented.

For Cristiani Rodrigues Werner, from the Tratowel Group, The growth of the fair is impressive. “We have been here since the first edition and it is exciting to see this growth. Agroponte became a state showcase and a reference for all southern Brazil. Post Thursday is always intense, The return comes ”, stated the businesswoman.

Content, Technology and connection to the field

Beyond the business area, Agroponte was also a space for knowledge and experiences. The program featured technical lectures, workshops, animal exhibitions and rural education actions, as demonstrations of rational tame and equine therapy sessions.

The traditional races trial has gained a special touch with awards alluding to the centenary of Criciúma. “The fair has become a point of exchange, knowledge, business generation. It connects innovation, creativity, Tradition and Technology - and shows Brazil the strength of the Santa Catarina people ”, concluded Governor Jorginho Mello.

15ª Agroponte has already confirmed date

Given the success of the edition of 2025, The next Agroponte has already scheduled date: of 12 a 16 August 2026, Again in Criciúma. The expectation is to exceed this year's records.