Agro Connection
Agro Connection is an international initiative aimed at connecting people who seek to push the boundaries of agricultural knowledge.
The USA and Brazil collectively produced US$ 1.4 trillion in agricultural production in 2023, making them the third and fourth largest producers in the world, respectively.
An exchange between these two agricultural giants has much to offer both parties, which is precisely what the Agro Connection Brazil Experience Trip proposes: to connect individuals eager to expand their agricultural knowledge.
This trip features a personalized itinerary, visiting major properties and agricultural cooperatives in the country. It provides access to the latest and most advanced management technologies, sophisticated machinery, various grain crops, research, and much more.
Discover our content
In less than two years, our YouTube videos about the US corn and soybean crop reached 4,600 subscribers and nearly 200,000 views. As part of the YouTube program, in 2021 and 2022, Agro Connection traveled to eight US states (KS, MO, IN, IL, IA, MN, SD and NE), three times a year, to assess crop conditions and speak with farmers about the challenges and opportunities in corn and soybean production, as well as sustainable soil management.
Agro Connection recently won first place nationally in the podcast category and second place in the video/internet category as part of the Most Admired Award by the Brazilian Agribusiness Press, and Best Audiovisual Educational Material by the American Society of Agronomy.
Our podcast has over 9,000 downloads and 37 episodes, including six special episodes on soil health (soil chemistry, nutrient management, soil microbiology, soil physics, cover crops and more).
Travel with us
Experience
A unique opportunity to engage directly with large-scale landowners, access data from the world’s fourth-largest agricultural producer—and first in soybean production—compare challenges and opportunities with the U.S. context, and gain valuable insights into Brazil’s agricultural production dynamics.
Content
Explore specialty coffee production and visit major cotton, corn, and soybean producers in Brazil’s Midwest region. The itinerary also includes a visit to the headquarters of the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa), the Itaipu Binacional hydroelectric plant, the breathtaking Iguaçu Falls, and the renowned Bird Park focused on avian conservation in Paraná. In Rio Grande do Sul, participants will have the opportunity to visit a renewable energy company, learn from leaders in grass-fed cattle production and crop-livestock integration systems, and gain insights into soybean farming and the development of agricultural biodefense solutions, inoculants, and natural fertilizers based on microorganisms.
Trip
The trip spans approximately 10 days, covering Brazil’s South and Central-West regions—two of the country’s most prominent agricultural hubs. The itinerary includes visits to farms and institutions in key locations such as Brasília (the federal capital), Goiás, Foz do Iguaçu, Passo Fundo, Cruz Alta, and the iconic Public Market in Porto Alegre.
Who We Are
Agro Connection was founded by Carlos Pires, Alexandre Tonon Rosa and Rafael Ramon.
Our team is composed of university professors and agricultural specialists with over 15 years of experience in both the US and Brazil. We work closely with farmers, extensionists, and crop consultants to provide valuable insights and knowledge. Our diverse experience allows us to bridge agricultural practices between these regions, offering a comprehensive perspective on modern farming techniques in both temperate and tropical climates.
