Farmday project awakens young people’s professional interest in agriculture

The Farmday project, an educational initiative focused on agribusiness, was recently carried out in Sapezal, Mato Grosso, specifically at Fazenda Tucunaré, belonging to the company AMAGGI. This edition of the event, held in November, welcomed 30 high school students from the André Antônio Maggi State School, providing them with a journey of learning and discovery in rural areas.

Developed in partnership by the Farmun Institute and the André and Lucia Maggi Foundation (FALM), with significant support from the National Industrial Learning Service (Senai-MT) and other collaborators, Farmday seeks to integrate young people into the world of agribusiness, showing them the career opportunities and the various facets of the sector.

One of the students, Landeir Guilherme, expressed his new understanding of agribusiness, highlighting the role of technology and the variety of work opportunities, from field activities to administrative functions. The experience helped him realize the breadth and importance of the sector in the economy and society.

Another student, Evelyn Ribeiro Aparecida de Souza, inspired by the experience, expressed her interest in deepening her studies in agronomy, focusing on plant and soil research. The visit to the farm was a decisive factor in his career choice.

Professor Marcelo Moraes, director of the André Antônio Maggi State School, emphasized the importance of such practical experiences for students, many of whom are unaware of the reality of the sector that drives Sapezal's economy. He also pointed out how the project helps correct misconceptions about the environmental impact of agriculture and livestock, showing young people that the sector can operate in a sustainable and responsible way.

Michel Muniz, executive director of Instituto Farmun, described Farmday as a day full of intense and enriching activities. He highlighted the testimony of professionals who started as interns on the farm and now have long careers in the sector, serving as inspiration for students. Muniz expressed gratitude to AMAGGI for opening the farm's doors and allowing young people to witness the practice of modern agribusiness, characterized by the use of advanced technologies and sustainable practices. He concluded with optimistic expectations for the expansion of the Farmday project to other units in 2024, aiming to reach even more young people with this educational initiative.