The
sustainability program carried out by Fazenda Agronol comprises a system
of socio-environmental management and conservation for the production
of specialty fruits.
Fazenda Agronol
is located inside the Janeiro River Basin Environmental Protection Area.
Thirty percent of the farm's area is reserved for preservation of the
native flora and fauna. Fazenda Agronol has developed special projects
to breed local wild animal species. Another ten percent of the farm
is set aside to protect the native vegetation along water bodies and
around water springs.
All farm activities
are part of an integrated system that manages quality of the products,
environment conservation and living standard of all those involved in
production. This integrated system controls and interconnects product
quality and yields, environmental protection, and the well being of
all workers.
About 200 families
live on Fazenda Agronol, in villages that have safe and reliable water
supply and sanitation, electricity and telephone services. The farm's
activities create 700 year-round jobs. Over 1,200 additional workers
are hired for the harvesting season.
Fazenda Agronol
has three schools for 240 students combined, a day-care center for children,
transport services, a health clinic with a resident doctor, and a club
with complete facilities for sports and recreation for all permanent
and temporary workers and their families.