Visit to Mr. Francisco's Sugar Mill in the Curadeira de Baixo Community

Last week, the Secretary of Agricultural Development, Paulo Terra Nova, accompanied by the Director of the Municipal Inspection Service – SIM – Marcelo Rodrigues, visited the Curadeira de Baixo Community in Serra da Maravilha, where they toured Mr. Francisco's sugar mill. The visit aimed to establish a partnership for issuing the SIM (Municipal Inspection Service) certification, and to standardize and label the mill's main products: rapadura (unrefined cane sugar) and honey.

Partnership for issuing the SIM (Municipal Inspection Service) and standardizing products.

The Engenho do Senhor Francisco (Mr. Francisco's Sugar Mill) has a tradition spanning over 200 years and has been managed by the same family throughout that time. With the aim of promoting the economic development of the region and encouraging rural entrepreneurship, the municipal government is seeking alternative ways to generate employment and income for the community of Curadeira. During the visit, Secretary Paulo Terra Nova highlighted the region's tourism potential.

Investment in rural entrepreneurship

The partnership between the Municipality of Senhor do Bonfim and the Engenho do Senhor Francisco aims to obtain the Municipal Inspection Service (SIM) certification, which will guarantee the quality and safety of products manufactured at the mill. In addition, the standardization and labeling of the main products produced there, such as rapadura (unrefined cane sugar) and honey, will also be carried out. These actions seek to encourage rural entrepreneurship and strengthen the local economy.

Tourism potential of the Curadeira community

The community of Curadeira has great tourism potential, which can be explored through the attractions offered by Engenho do Senhor Francisco. With the standardization and labeling of products, the municipal government hopes to attract even more visitors to the region and boost the development of rural tourism.

Through these partnerships and investments, the Municipality of Senhor do Bonfim seeks to take good care of the community, generating employment and income through rural entrepreneurship. The municipal administration believes that these actions will contribute to the progress of the region and the well-being of its residents.

Conclusion

The visit to Senhor Francisco's sugar mill in the Curadeira de Baixo community represents an important partnership between the Municipality of Senhor do Bonfim and the local business. The issuance of the SIM (Municipal Inspection Service) and the standardization of the main products manufactured at the mill are initiatives aimed at strengthening rural entrepreneurship and boosting the economic development of the region. Furthermore, the tourism potential of the Curadeira community will also be explored, attracting visitors and contributing to the growth of rural tourism. The municipal administration's commitment is to take good care of the community, promoting progress and well-being for all.

ASCOM – Press Office

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