The local administrations of several Latin American municipalities They have launched new seed distributions to boost family gardens and small-scale production. These actions aim to strengthen food security and promote healthy habits, with a clear focus on self-production and domestic savings.
Although the initiatives are concentrated in Argentina, Mexico, and Venezuela, the format is very similar: seasonal kits, defined delivery points, basic technical support and, in some cases, metropolitan coordination to reduce costs and reach more homes.
Rafaela: Free kits, schedules and varieties
The Institute for Sustainable Development of Rafaela (IDSR) distributes free spring-summer seasonal seeds in envelopes handcrafted by its team and Environmental Promoters, using recycled paperEach kit includes seven varieties: lettuce, arugula, chard, beetroot, carrot, radishes, and marigold.
Citizens can pick up the kits at the IDSR office, in the Carcabuey Passage, Local 2Monday to Friday, from 7:00 to 13:00. Delivery one unit per address The person collecting the information must complete a short form with basic information; it is not necessary to present an ID.
The agency's director, Enrique Soffietti, emphasized that this public policy strengthens food security, benefits family finances, and strengthens community ties when implemented in shared spaces. The line of work aligns with the Biodiversity and Urban Green Spaces axis and with the Sustainable Development Goals of United Nations.
In terms of scope, during the first part of the year more than 3.000 kitsbenefiting approximately 6.000 people. In the second half of the year, 1.200 kits with 11 varieties were added, with an estimated impact on 3.000 people, and the official forecast is match that volume in the new delivery batch.
The Municipality also promotes a “Garden Network”, a WhatsApp group that shares guidelines on cultivation, composting and dates of future workshopsFurthermore, thanks to coordinated purchases, three municipalities in the Metropolitan Area gained access to diverse seeds, optimizing costs and expanding the coverage area.
Tafí Viejo: in-person retreat and guidance for vegetable gardens
The municipal program “Tafí Viejo, Land of Gardeners” premiered a new edition of installments of spring-summer seedsThe proposal combines access to supplies with growing and care advice, so that any resident can start their own garden, even in small spaces, flowerpots or grow tables.
The withdrawal takes place at the Directorate of Agroecology and Forestry, of Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 13 p.m.at the headquarters located at Avenida Sáenz Peña 234, 2nd floor. The initiative focuses on responsible consumption, economic savings, and sustainability, including recommendations on gardening tools, reinforcing the connection with the earth and the care of the environment.
Laguna Paiva: Express delivery with training
At the CIALP (Laguna Paiva Warehouse Industrial Complex), kits were distributed to those enrolled in the family garden program. Mayor Elvio Cotterli, the Director of the Production Secretariat, Maximiliano Chlus, student interns, and staff from the Municipal Nursery participated in the event. a brief training on the use and conservation of seeds and irrigation techniques.
As part of the day's activities, attendees toured the Municipal Nursery to learn about local flower and tree species, while the city council emphasized its commitment to sustainable production—such as the use of small greenhouses—, the close work and the healthy nutrition in the community
Rio Bravo (Tamaulipas): direct support to ejidos
In the city of Río Bravo, seeds were delivered to delegates of the ejidos, in an event led by the Secretary of Social Welfare, Lyn Ruano, and the director of Rural Development, Eng. Abelardo EspinozaThe operation, held in the council chamber, seeks to strengthen local production and food security.
The initiative, supported by Mayor Miguel Ángel Almaraz, aims to improve conditions in the municipal agricultural sector and boost the regional economy through support for producers from the various beneficiary ejidos.
Bolívar State (Venezuela): Boosting local production
Producers from the El Pao del Hierro commune, in the Piar municipality, received vegetable seeds through Fundacite, with the goal of continuing projects. sustainable agricultural productionThose responsible for the reception included Antonio Herrera and Luz María Moreno de Sánchez.
This line of work, framed within policies supporting local agriculture, seeks to strengthen food sovereignty and well-being of rural communities through science, technology and assistance to the productive actors of the territory.
The various operations share the same script: seasonal kits, delivery points, and basic support, with specific details in each city—such as the pickup times and addresses— and common goals of health, household economy and sustainability, including care such as water pHThe balance of what has already been implemented and what is planned points to more homes with vegetable gardens and stronger local networks for growing and learning.
