Perceptions of family farmers about agroecological transition in an agricultural cooperative in Rio Grande do Sul
Journal Title: Revista Verde de Agroecologia e Desenvolvimento Sustentável - Year 2017, Vol 12, Issue 2
Abstract
The aim of this article was describes perceptions of family farmers of a agricultural cooperative from Rio Grande do Sul about implications caused by the production system changing: from conventional to agroecological food production. To support the work, were used the Theories of change, agroecology, cooperatives and family farming. The study is classified as an exploratory and descriptive research with qualitative treatment of the data, through content analysis. Interviews were conducted with the 39 farmers. Individual perceptions in the most referenced topics were: knowledge, communication and planning; resistance and change, health and income. The study showed that the change in the productive system is slow, but important for farmers. However, the involvement of everyone in the agroecological transition was essential for good organizational performance.
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Joice Zagna Valent
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