Summary of VALE AGRICOLA 293 (02/12/2023)

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The video discusses the history and process of coffee production in the Espírito Santo region in Brazil. The topic ranges from the beginning of harvesting and selecting the beans to the utilization of high quality water in coffee brewing. The speaker also discusses the significance of coffee production in the region and the hard work put into it. The video also highlights the process of café especial, a special coffee that requires a unique process and is considered to be more aromatic, and the process of making chá do café. The speaker recommends visiting a specific farm in Memphis, TN, to experience the café especial. In another part of the video, the long-term survival of a cooperative that produces pneumatic wheels for cars, trucks, and agricultural machinery is described. The cooperative now provides maintenance services for diesel engines and gasoline engines. In the concluding section, the process of cachaça production is discussed, which involves fermentation, distillation, and aging. The speaker also highlights a man named Eduardo de Lima, who saved the lives of indigenous people but also played a role in their colonization, and the history of German colonization in the region.

• 00:00:00 In this section, the speaker begins discussing the life of Eduardo de Lima, known as the Pacificador de índios or hero who is renowned for saving indigenous peoples from genocide. However, the speaker also points out that his actions also contributed to ethnocide. The segment ends with a mention of how the speaker will be discussing a success story of a young man from Rio de Janeiro who left the city and settled in Santa Catarina to avoid a massacre in an indigenous community.
• 00:05:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "VALE AGRICOLA 293 (02/12/2023)", the speaker discusses the topic of coffee production in the Espírito Santo region in Brazil. The host explains how they cuidado with their coffee production, starting from the harvest and separation of bags, to finding coffee beans that are considered 'exceptional'. They note how the region, known for producing high-quality coffee, has partially contributed to the national confectionery industry. The host then talks about the process of establishing and maintaining a coffee farm, emphasizing the importance of passion, care, and attention to detail in coffee cultivation. They also discuss the importance of recognizing and appreciating the hard work done by coffee farmers. The talk concludes with a discussion on the value of a special coffee and the process of determining whether coffee is exceptional. Overall, the speaker emphasizes the significance and importance of coffee production in the Espírito Santo region and the hard work and dedication put into their work. They also highlight the recognition and appreciation of the industry as whole.
• 00:10:00 In this section, the speaker discusses the process of making café special, a type of coffee that is made from the most noble fruits and seeds. He explains that café especial goes through a unique process where it is fermented and then washed, which gives it its distinct flavor, aroma, and body. Unlike café tradicional, which is often torra a pouco mais, café especial is torred a little less to prevent burning. During the preparation of chá do café, café special is made sweeter and more aromatic. It is not typically sweetened with sugar or other additives like filtro or tea cloth. Instead, the recommended method for brewing café especial is to extract it with hot water from a filtro that has been passado água before, which helps preserve the coffee's flavor and aroma. The key to making coffee special is using high-quality water, which should be fervido 15 minutos e colhido com 20 minutos meia hora. The speaker recommends visiting Fazenda Carniel to try café special and other premium products. They produce seven types of café special and four types of special cheeses and cured meats, such as socol, which is cooked like ham and has a unique regional indication. The farmer encourages visitors to taste all the products and take home whatever makes them feel happier.
• 00:15:00 In this section, Bonin discusses the long history of the cooperative and its commitment to quality in the production of pneumatic wheels for cars, trucks, and agricultural machinery. The cooperative also offers a wide selection of replacement parts and performs maintenance services on automatic transmissions and Camshaft gears. Bonin notes that the cooperative has been around for over 30 years and has become a well-known name in the industry. Additionally, the cooperative now offers maintenance services on diesel engines and gasoline engines.
• 00:20:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "VALE AGRICOLA 293 (02/12/2023)", the process of cachaça production is discussed. The process begins with the fermentation of sugarcane through a series of canals, as any subsequent distillation requires greater concentration of alcohol. After destillation, the cachaça is then corrected to ensure homogeneity and drinkability for consumers. The cachaça is then aged for up to three years in wooden barrels like those made from native species such as guava and mango, which can form part of the cachaça-making process. In addition to cachaça, other products produced from sugarcane include the grosra and artesanal gim, which are made using eight herbs. The production of rum is also discussed, which involves the use of the mel tar and sugar created from sugarcane with brandy and aged alongside cachaça, creating. The produced rum is like pai (father) and filho (son) side by side, layer by layer in a barrel, creating a new chapter of the story in wood and liquor.
• 00:25:00 In this section, the speaker tells the story of Eduardo de Lima and Silva, a young man from the middle class who played a significant role in the region of Santa Catarina in the early 20th century. Eduardo was born in Petrópolis in the Rio de Janeiro state, and his father was a military instructor in Austria. Despite his adventurous spirit, Eduardo did not follow a military career, and instead began working for the protection of indigenous people. When he arrived in Santa Catarina, he found the situation to be very urgent, as there were conflicts between the colonizers and the indigenous people. The colonizers saw the indigenous people as hindering their progress, but the indigenous people saw themselves as the true owners of the land. Eduardo became involved in attempts to relocate the indigenous people, and he takes credit for saving their lives from genocide. However, he also contributed to the destruction of their way of life.
• 00:30:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "VALE AGRICOLA 293 (02/12/2023)", the speaker discusses the history of the introduction of German colonization into the state extending over the territory that the indigenous people occupied. The speaker notes that the society colonizing the state first established a local for the indigenous people, calling this land "Brzi Atica", which was acquired from the Indigenous State. The speaker discusses the existence of a German dictionary created by Dr. Hugo Gch, a medical doctor residing in Blumenau, who had adopted a local indigenous girl named Maria Corran. The speaker highlights the history of the creation of the book of Eduardo Heran, and notes that educating indigenous people to practice agriculture was the key to their self-sufficiency. The speaker shares images from an old archive of the family of Eduardo Heran and describes the growth of agriculture in the indigenous community, including children in school and adults with agricultural tools. The section ends by stating that the history of indigenous people's colonization and attempts at integration with the population are complex, and that more research is needed in this area.
• 00:35:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "VALE AGRICOLA 293 (02/12/2023)", the speaker talks about the history of the community of Vale Agricola in the 1940s and the story of Eduardo. According to the speaker, Eduardo was a violent man who was involved in a murder case that was investigated during that time. Despite his involvement in the case, Eduardo was able to escape from prison and eventually died from a heart attack. The speaker also notes that Eduardo was the ancient leader of the Aldeia and was responsible for the construction of the city's dam. In this part of the video, the speaker highlights the importance of learning about the history of the community and the value of traditions in the agricultural sector, emphasizing the need for cooperation to adapt to the changes in society.
• 00:40:00 in this section, the speaker explains how to make sequilho de araruta, a Brazilian sweet-potato cake, using a mixture of boiled sweet potato, eggs, sugar, milk, and fermented chemical. The speaker emphasizes the importance of kneading the dough properly and grinding it until it has a uniform consistency. They also mention that the cake should be cooked in a preheated oven for the exact time. Specific instructions on how to bake the cake, such as mixing the dough, forming it into balls, and cooking it are provided. Additionally, they explain that the cake can be made with pots, garlic, or sugar and recommends adding some spices to add flavor. The speaker mentions that this recipe has an excellent aroma and is easy to cook.
• 00:45:00 In this section, the speaker is sharing their process of baking sequahos, a Brazilian sweet dish made with corn flour. They describe how they combine several ingredients such as maize flour, sugar, milk, butter, and baking powder in a bowl, mix them together, and then pour the mixture into preheated baking molds. The speaker advises that people should cook them in the oven for about 15 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius and let them cool down before placing them in the refrigerator. They also emphasize that the dish should be left in the refrigerator, covered with wrap, for at least 12 hours. Finally, they suggest that people who want to try making sequahos should share their reviews on Instagram using the hashtag @valeagricolaofficial and mention the programme.