Sebrae Roraima is supporting the XVIII Edition of the 2024 Watermelon Festival and the 2nd Agribusiness Fair, the event takes place on April 5th and 6th in Normandia from 8am to 11pm. The agreement between Sebrae and Normandy City Hall provides that Sebrae is responsible for organizing the Agribusiness Fair programming that is part of the Festival.
The Watermelon Festival, in its 18th edition, is a moment of integration between local residents and tourists who visit the region during its duration. Furthermore, the event provides a platform for local entrepreneurs to showcase their products and services, exchange experiences and knowledge, and for visitors to discover and purchase regional products, thus valuing local production.
This festival will be a showcase to promote the development of local potential, boosting economic, social, cultural and technological aspects of the region. This year’s focus is on strengthening the Agribusiness Fair, aiming to aggregate and promote business in the agricultural sector, encouraging the exchange of ideas and the emergence of new companies and products.
In addition to developing the watermelon production chain, the project seeks to encourage entrepreneurship, business generation and family farming. Through workshops and other activities, the aim is also to foster knowledge, developing entrepreneurial skills and competencies and disseminating technology.
In addition, partner services will be made available:
– DEVELOP: Support for the development of agribusiness with a focus on sustainability and innovation.
– CAIXA ECONÔMICA: Financial solutions for rural producers.
– FAERR: Technical advice and training for rural producers.
– SEADI: Planning and development of public policies for agribusiness.
– SFA: Animal and plant health inspection and defense.
– SICOOB: Credit cooperative that offers financial solutions for agribusiness.
– EMBRAPA: Research and development of innovative technologies for the field.
– FIERR: Federation of Industries of the State of Roraima.
– ADERR: Rural Development and Agricultural Extension Agency of Roraima.
– IATER: Institute of Technical Assistance and Rural Extension of Roraima.
– ITERAIMA: Roraima Agricultural Research and Extension Institute.
– FEMARH: State Foundation for the Environment and Water Resources of Roraima.
Sebrae-RR will also be offering business assistance, formalization, and technical visits to local entrepreneurs and rural producers. All services will be offered within the traveling bus, from formalization, issuance of certificates, declaration, issuance of DAS, offering online and in-person training, to company registration and installments for MEIs.
Check the schedule:
Day 05/04
8:30 am: Official Opening of the 18th Edition of the Watermelon Festival
Prayer, National Anthem and Municipal Anthem, United Order
Words from the Authorities
9:30 am: Lecture on Correct Use of PPE
9:30 am: Fruit Exhibition, Visits to Stalls, Visits to Technological Showcases, Exhibition of Indigenous Crafts and Stands
10am: Public Service Lecture
11am: Lecture on Irrigation Methods
12pm: Lunch break
2pm: Lecture: Correct Disposal of Agricultural Pesticides Packaging
3pm: Lecture on Pest and Disease Control
3pm: Horse Racing
6pm: UNAMA lecture
7pm: Parade and Choice of Candidates for Queen of the Watermelon Festival, 18th Edition
Cultural Presentation Rhythm of the North
11pm: Musical performances
Day 06/04
8am – 11am: Velocross
8am – 9am: Start of Visits to Stands, Exhibition Booths and Preparation for the Start of the Watermelon Competitions
9am – 11am: Best Watermelon Fruit Tournament
Heaviest Watermelon Competition
Biggest Watermelon Eaters Competition (Male/Female)
11am – 12pm: Continuation of Visits to Stands, Technological Showcases, Exhibitors and Tasting of the Best Watermelon Fruits in the North
12pm – Lunch break
2pm – 3pm: Lecture by EMBRAPA/RR and Normandy Rural Producers Association – ASPRON (Lecture Tent)
3pm – 4pm: Rural Leadership Meeting – Strengthening Rural Organizations (facilitator: Silvio Silvestre de Carvalho – President CDE Sebrae/RR
3pm – 6pm: Horse Racing
5pm – 6pm: Cultural Moment: Exhibition of Clay Pots and Body Painting
7:30 pm – 10 pm: Speech by Mayor Dr. Raposo, thanking the Partners of the Watermelon Festival, as well as the Authorities Present and the Respective Awards of the Watermelon Festival 2024
10pm: Musical performances
Service
XVIII Edition of the Watermelon Festival 2024 and 2nd Agribusiness Fair
When: April 5th and 6th
Hours: 8am to 11pm
Location: Normandia/RR
Tags: SebraeRR supports #18th Edition Watermelon Festival #2nd Agribusiness Fair Normandia
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