Decree No. 12.431 establishing the Programme for Agroecology in the State of Paraná.

This Decree, consisting of 8 articles, establishes the Programme for Agroecology in the State of Paraná. This Programme aims at promoting and supporting integrated actions for the implementation, consolidation and expansion of production and consumption systems based on principles of agroecology in Paraná. Instruments of cooperation and partnership with the municipalities, civil society organizations and other public or private institutions may be put on place in order to implement the Parana Agro-Ecological Programme. Actions of Parana Agro-Ecological Programme are directed to: farmers, preferably family farmers and rural family entrepreneurs and their organizations; technical assistance and rural extension, researchers, teachers, students and public sector organizations and civil society organizations; consumers and their organizations, according to the requirements set out in Federal Law No. 11.326.