The Santa Maria do Oeste-based Agrarian Reform and Yerba Mate Cooperative (Copermate) has received a boost from the Paraná state government, with an investment of R $ 406 thousand to purchase a tea filling machine for sachets. This agreement aims to add value to the cooperative's production, encourage organized yerba mate cultivation, and diversify its product line. As a result, Copermate, which has been in operation since 2008 and exports to countries like France, Germany, and the United States, will be able to introduce a new product in the Brazilian and international market. This initiative is part of the Paraná Family Farming Cooperative Support Program (Coopera Paraná), which has approved 114 projects totaling R $ 36.5 million to strengthen cooperatives and support family farmers, with a focus on improving the professionalization of cooperatives and providing sustainability during the pandemic.