Direct Support Strengthens Puebla’s Agricultural Sector and Reaffirms Government Commitment to Producers
“Direct support strengthens Puebla’s agricultural sector and reaffirms the government’s commitment to producers,” Ana Laura Altamirano, Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Background on Key Figures
- Ana Laura Altamirano Pérez: Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development, representing Governor Alejandro Armenta in this initiative.
- Alejandro Armenta: Governor of the State of Puebla, demonstrating his dedication to supporting local farmers.
- Claudia Sheinbaum: President of Mexico City, whose national vision supports food sovereignty and justice for agricultural workers.
- María del Carmen Palestino Cordero: Mayor of Chiautzingo, expressing gratitude for the state government’s support to local farmers.
- Angélica Patricia Alvarado Juárez: Local legislator, acknowledging the importance of agriculture in Chiautzingo and promoting community tourism.
Government Action and Impact
In response to unusual freezes caused by a cold front, the Puebla State Government, through the Secretariat of Agriculture and Rural Development, distributed financial aid to affected farmers in Chiautzingo, San Salvador El Verde, Huejotzingo, Calpan, and Tlaltenango.
- 185 farmers received support, covering 181 hectares of damaged agricultural land.
- The total investment was 1,845,000 pesos.
- The aid aims to bolster the resilience of Puebla’s agricultural sector and demonstrate the government’s commitment to producers.
Government Strategy and Vision
Secretary Altamirano emphasized that this initiative is part of a public policy prioritizing on-the-ground support over administrative offices. She mentioned that the state government has allocated 163,400,000 pesos in resources to address emergencies and strengthen the agricultural sector.
Furthermore, new assistance windows will be opened, and an extension program will deploy over a thousand technicians across the state. These actions align with Claudia Sheinbaum’s national vision to establish food sovereignty and promote justice for agricultural workers.
The Program of Prevention and Attention to Climatic Contingencies aims to address immediate impacts from extreme weather events, ensuring farmers receive timely support.
Community Reactions
- María del Carmen Palestino Cordero: Chiautzingo’s mayor, acknowledging the region’s vulnerability to climate effects and appreciating state support for local farmers.
- Angélica Patricia Alvarado Juárez: Local legislator, highlighting the importance of agriculture in Chiautzingo and advocating for community tourism.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is involved? The Puebla State Government, Secretariat of Agriculture and Rural Development, local farmers, and regional authorities.
- What is the purpose of the initiative? To provide immediate financial aid to farmers affected by unusual freezes, strengthening Puebla’s agricultural sector and demonstrating the government’s commitment to producers.
- How does this initiative align with broader goals? It supports Claudia Sheinbaum’s national vision for food sovereignty and justice for agricultural workers, as well as the Program of Prevention and Attention to Climatic Contingencies.
