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Sandro Lopes

Sandro Lopes

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Regenerative Agriculture | NaTerra Farms Founder | Rain Forest Food System Model | Kaa’boc Indigenous Agriculture

  • Education

    • Universidad EARTH

      2007 - 2010
      Bachelor Science Agriculture and Natural Resources

      Thesis Project: Strengthening Youth entrepreneurship in Rural Areas of Costa Rica.This research project was to lead the process of strengthening the youth entrepreneurship in rural areas of the Atlantic Region of Costa Rica. The work was carried out in two rural communities in Costa Rica and El Zota of Maryland Cariari, which was attended by the Costa Rican government with the support of the National Rural Youth (PRONAJUR), the Program of Support to Micro and Small Enterprises (… Show more Thesis Project: Strengthening Youth entrepreneurship in Rural Areas of Costa Rica.This research project was to lead the process of strengthening the youth entrepreneurship in rural areas of the Atlantic Region of Costa Rica. The work was carried out in two rural communities in Costa Rica and El Zota of Maryland Cariari, which was attended by the Costa Rican government with the support of the National Rural Youth (PRONAJUR), the Program of Support to Micro and Small Enterprises ( PRONAMYPE), and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Show less

    • Universidade Federal do Pará

      2004 - 2005
      Specialist Regional Development

      Business Plans to develpoment rural projectsSocioeconomics researchRegional Development plans

    • CATIE (Centro Agronómico Tropical de Investigación y Enseñanza)

      2012 - 2013
      M.Sc Environmental socioeconomics

      Activities and Societies: 4-H National Clubes of Costa Rica and Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock - MAG Research focus: “Building sustainable programs in rural extension: An analysis of 4-H positive youth development contributions on well-being communities in Costa Rica”

    • Universidade Federal do Pará

      1999 - 2003
      Bachelor of Science Business Administration

  • Experience

    • Pará State University

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2003
      Research Assistant

      Universities Zeff BONN (GERMANY) and UFPA (BRAZIL)•Technical assistant in the preparation area without burning, farming techniques.

    • Agricultural Agency of Pará State

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2005
      Agricultural Technician

      •Research assistant: Integrated phytosanitary in fruits, vegetables and seed's transports.

    • SEBRAE

      Jun 2006 - Mar 2012
      Agriculture and Rural Development Project Manager

      Strategic Consulting, including business plan & rural strategy development. Brazilian Suport Service for Small and Medium Business Agriculture Technician at rural projects on the Brazilian AmazonAgriculture Analyst at Sustanaible projects on the Brazilian AmazonProject manager in organic vegetable of Paragominas Project assistant in integrated pest management of cassavaProject manager in Rural development of Baixo Amazonas Project manager in stingless bees pollinations Show less

    • University of Nebraska-Lincoln

      Aug 2009 - Jan 2010
      4-H Extension Intern

      Leadership Program Coordinator and Entrepreneurship Consultant to rural youth program.

    • CATIE

      Jun 2012 - Dec 2013

      MSc. Thesis: “Building sustainable programs in rural extension: An analysis of 4-H positive youth development contributions on well-being communities in Costa Rica” Contribution of 4-H programs to the development of community capitals in Costa Rica REDS Brazilian Ambassador and FounderResearchers for Development and Environmental Solutions Inventory of volume and biomass tree allometric equations for Central and South America ProjectClimate Change and Wathersed ProgramFAO and CATIE Cooperation Program

      • 4-H Graduate Research Assistant

        Aug 2012 - Dec 2013

      • Graduate Student Council Vice President

        Mar 2012 - Mar 2013

      • Graduate Research Assistant

        Jun 2012 - Dec 2012

    • Consultant / Self-Employed

      Nov 2013 - Nov 2023
      4-H Ag Specialist/ Territorial Development/Biotechnology Specialist

      Strong background on economic evaluation of soil based ecosystems services (provision of habitat for plants; filtering, buffering and retaining of water; biodiversity protection, carbon storage and climate regulation).; soil microbial activity and 4-H agriculture programs. Have been working as Educator, International Consultant, and Project Manager in Brazil, Costa Rica, USA, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, South Korea, Quenia, Tanzania.

    • Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA)

      Apr 2014 - Jun 2015
      Youth in Agriculture Specialist

    • Huerto Regenerativo NaTerra

      Apr 2023 - Nov 2024
      Regenerative Agriculture Farmer

      Rainforest Urban Garden Model, Regenerative Agriculture and Indigenous Agriculture

    • NaTerra Farms

      Oct 2023 - now
      Founder

      Rooted in nature and tradition, we cultivate sustainability and community, honoring the land and embracing ancestral knowledge. Ancestral knowledge in agriculture refers to the traditional wisdom and practices passed down through generations that help communities grow and manage crops, livestock, and natural resources in sustainable ways. This knowledge often arises from close observation of local ecosystems and a deep understanding of natural cycles. It encompasses a wide range of practices, from soil management and water conservation to crop rotation and seed saving. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificado de Participação - LIVE - Tecnologias Sociais para recuperação de áreas degradadas na Amazônia

      Even3
      Dec 2021
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