Producer and Agricultural Science Professional Day Event
October 21, 2023

As part of the celebration of Producer and Agricultural Science Professional Day, the General and Technical Directors of #TeamCOPEG participated in a well-deserved tribute held on the grounds of the Azuero International Fair (FIA) in the province of Los Santos. The event was graced by the presence of high-ranking authorities, including the President of the Republic of Panama, H.E. Laurentino “Nito” Cortizo Cohen, and the Minister of Agricultural Development, Mr. Augusto Valderrama, along with his team.

During the event, plaques and certificates sponsored by COPEG were awarded, among other recognitions, to outstanding producers in various categories, honoring their effort and dedication at the national level. The awardees included:

Dora Espinoza del Cid – Outstanding Producer 2023

Emérito Lezcano – Mid-Sized Producer 2023

Luis Espinoza Rodríguez – Family Farming 2023

Luciana Sáez Tejeira de Chen – Outstanding Professional 2023

Eric Quiróz Rodríguez – Outstanding Researcher 2023

Javier Antonio Samaniego G. – Outstanding Extensionist 2023

Egberto Soto Salazar – Best Agrotourism Farm 2023

At COPEG, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the men and women producers for their crucial role in ensuring food security in Panama, despite the various challenges such as climate change, which continues to impact agricultural production worldwide. These obstacles do not deter our producers, who rise to the challenge and contribute to the country's food supply day after day.

Producer and Agricultural Science Professional Day Event
October 21, 2023

As part of the celebration of Producer and Agricultural Science Professional Day, the General and Technical Directors of #TeamCOPEG participated in a well-deserved tribute held on the grounds of the Azuero International Fair (FIA) in the province of Los Santos. The event was graced by the presence of high-ranking authorities, including the President of the Republic of Panama, H.E. Laurentino “Nito” Cortizo Cohen, and the Minister of Agricultural Development, Mr. Augusto Valderrama, along with his team.

During the event, plaques and certificates sponsored by COPEG were awarded, among other recognitions, to outstanding producers in various categories, honoring their effort and dedication at the national level. The awardees included:

Dora Espinoza del Cid – Outstanding Producer 2023

Emérito Lezcano – Mid-Sized Producer 2023

Luis Espinoza Rodríguez – Family Farming 2023

Luciana Sáez Tejeira de Chen – Outstanding Professional 2023

Eric Quiróz Rodríguez – Outstanding Researcher 2023

Javier Antonio Samaniego G. – Outstanding Extensionist 2023

Egberto Soto Salazar – Best Agrotourism Farm 2023

At COPEG, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the men and women producers for their crucial role in ensuring food security in Panama, despite the various challenges such as climate change, which continues to impact agricultural production worldwide. These obstacles do not deter our producers, who rise to the challenge and contribute to the country's food supply day after day.