The management of CONFAF – the National Confederation of Family Farmers and Rural Family Entrepreneurs – plays a strategic role in promoting family farming in Brazil. More than a union representative, CONFAF acts as a link between farmers and public policies, promoting coordinated actions that directly impact the lives of thousands of rural families.
Through democratic, participatory management, committed to the principles of social justice and sustainability, CONFAF develops projects and partnerships that facilitate access to rural credit, technical assistance, land regularization, professional training, and adequate infrastructure for the production and marketing of family farming products. Its work strengthens grassroots organizations, respecting the country's regional and cultural diversity.
Furthermore, CONFAF's management plays a decisive role in promoting the autonomy of farming families, encouraging sustainable, supportive, and inclusive production models. By prioritizing direct dialogue with rural communities and involving farmers themselves in decision-making processes, the Confederation ensures that its actions are aligned with the real demands of the Brazilian countryside.
More than just administration, CONFAF cares for, plans, and projects the future of family farming with those who live and work the land, becoming a protagonist in building a more just society, with strong and sustainable rural development.
Sandra Aguiar - President
Maria da Conceição Luz - Vice President
The daughter of farmers, she began her professional career as a sales representative and also worked as a trader. In 2002, she joined the labor movement through the Small Rural Producer's Union of Vitória da Conquista, where she held various roles, including president of the organization, a position she held until November 2020, when she requested leave to dedicate herself to building the FESAGRO Federation.
In December 2021, she was elected secretary-general of FESAGRO, expanding her work to strengthen family farming. On May 1, 2022, she took on a new responsibility when she was elected secretary of Rights and Equality at the General Workers' Union (UGT). Shortly thereafter, in June 2022, she joined the project to create the National Confederation of Family Farming of Brazil (CONFAF), where she currently serves as vice president.
Márcia Oliveira - Financial Administrative Director
Abraão Sousa - General Secretary
Born in the municipality of Apuiarés, in the state of Ceará, he is the son of family farmers and has a solid technical and academic background. He holds a degree in Agricultural Technology from the Federal Institute of Ceará (IFCE) and a degree in Environmental Management from Estácio de Sá University. He is currently specializing in Environmental Licensing and Social Security Law.
With a strong presence in the union movement and in the defense of family farming, he holds the position of Director of the Family Farming Union of the Northern Region of Ceará, in addition to serving as Director of Agricultural Policies and Environment at FAF - Federation of Family Farming of Ceará.
Daniel Neto - Supervisory Board
Miguel Alcântara - Supervisory Board
We are a trade union organization that carries the Union flag and proposes to welcome and represent all organizations of Family Farmers and Rural Family Entrepreneurs in Brazil.
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