2019 CE • Itirapina, Brazil
"Fazenda da Toca is a 2,300 hectare property located in Itirapina, 200 km from the capital of São Paulo. A very special place that is also a model of sustainability for Brazil and the world . . . a large-scale organic production center, which today maintains four large operations: organic eggs . . . in addition to organic milk, grains and agroforestry systems . . . As the largest producer of organic eggs in the country, Toca contributes to dynamizing the entire organic production chain by helping to train producers and increase demand for organic inputs and grains, such as corn and soy, the basis of agriculture. Toca has also established itself as a national reference in animal welfare in the poultry industry. In addition to its activity that considers maximum respect for animals, nature and all the people involved in its production process, Toca carries in its DNA the purpose of strengthening the organic sector as a whole, collaborating to structure this expanding segment . . . To this end, Toca is dedicated to disseminating knowledge in organic production, training and training other producers. The Farm constantly carries out courses, visits and experiences with the aim of sharing its learning in organic production and engaging more and more people in productive practices that help regenerate our planet."
“Imersão em Agrofloresta,” Toca Magazine, February 7, 2019.
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