The National Army through the program 'Faith in Colombia', promotes the strengthening of the country lands in order to improve the quality of life of our farmers, generating new opportunities in the market.
Antioquia. More than 1,000 people gathered in the municipal capital of Valdivia, Department of Antioquia to participate in 'Mercados Campesinos', an opportunity that leads the community to acquire products of the countryside of good quality at an excellent price.
This event counted on the participation of small micro-entrepreneurs, farmers and different associations of the municipality, who work to provide a great variety in fruits, vegetables, sweets, among other products.
"To us it is an honor and a pleasure to represent the women of the municipality, we work on the social issues and we build business opportunities so that women have economic autonomy through the production of 100% natural fruit pulp," said Luisa, member of the Women's Association .
During the day, professionals of the program 'Faith in Colombia' of the National Army, took advantage of this excellent opportunity to speak about the institutional services offer and gave presents to the attendants. For its part, the Comprehensive action Battalion No. 7 and the Girardot Battalion, provided a cultural space with artistic presentations, clown show, and presents distribution.
"The program 'Faith in Colombia' was articulated with the Wholesaler and Retailer Medellín, who donated some food baskets and tableware, which were distributed to the producers and micro-entrepreneurs who participated as a motivation. The idea of these 'Peasant Markets' is to eliminate intermediaries so that the products are marketed from producer to buyer," said Mónica Muñoz, Business Administrator of 'Fe en Colombia'.
This day was held thanks to the Mayor's Office of Valdivia, through its Secretary of Entrepreneurship, the Association of Cacaoteros de Valdivia -ASOCAVAL- and the National Army.
Source: Support Command of Comprehensive action and Development - National Army.
