The event was originally created by the Association of Tobacco Growers of Brazil (Afubra) to support family-run farming operations.
The grounds prioritize 'diversification,' demonstrating how small properties can cultivate secondary crops beyond primary cash commodities.
The site includes permanent specialized sectors for renewable energy, such as solar power integration in rural homes.
It hosts specific areas dedicated to environmental preservation, including permanent native forest restoration projects on-site.
The park serves as a testing ground for machinery specifically designed for small-scale, irregular terrain typical of Southern Brazilian topography.
Expoagro Afubra is a major agricultural exhibition park located in Rincão del Rei, Rio Pardo, specifically dedicated to family farming and sustainable agricultural technology. It serves as the permanent host site for one of the largest agricultural fairs in southern Brazil. The grounds feature extensive demonstration plots showcasing diverse crop management, small-scale animal husbandry, and soil conservation techniques. The park facilities are purpose-built to host educational workshops, equipment demonstrations, and agro-industry trade displays. It acts as a primary knowledge exchange hub for tobacco farmers and diversified family producers. The site layout integrates indoor pavilion spaces with large-scale outdoor field testing areas. The park emphasizes sustainable development and rural entrepreneurship through ongoing research partnerships.
The elevated observation points overlooking the experimental crop rows and demonstration fields.
Wear sturdy, closed-toe footwear suitable for walking across unpaved field demonstration areas.
Bring sun protection and a hat, as much of the site consists of open-air agricultural plots.
Check the official Afubra calendar before visiting, as the park transitions between a restricted research facility and a public exhibition venue.
Attempting to enter experimental research plots that are explicitly marked as restricted or off-limits to the public.
The park operates as a public event space primarily during the annual fair in late summer/early autumn; otherwise, it functions as a private research and office facility.
Maintain caution around operating heavy machinery and follow marked paths to avoid disturbing experimental crop trials.
