Young women collecting carrots
CONQUITO
Promotion of food consumption, healthy diets and nutrition through bio-fairs and education
Through the biofairs and other activities, AGRUPAR promotes healthy diets and sustainability. The Programme created 17 bio-fairs where 105 types of food are offered. Through these, 25% of the produce is commercialized, for about USD 350,000 per year.
- Since 2007, a total of 6,663 bio-fairs have been organized.
- Aall produce is organic.
Nearly 170,000 consumers have attended the bio-fairs and were sensibilized on healthy diets and nutrition. Surveys have identified increased dietary diversity among producers and their families.