Perfil socioeconômico dos agricultores da associação dos produtores agroecológicos do município de Monteiro-PB.

Abstract

The growing concern with the preservation of the environment as well as with the increasing quality of life in communities has stimulated associations of farmers to jointly develop with agroecological agriculture, which is free from pesticides. With that, some families have been producing so-called "organic" foods, usually grown in small areas, characterizing family farming as a source of income, expanding the practice of solidary economy in these communities. This work has purpose of conducting a family farming analysis, investigate the socioeconomic profile of the members of the Association of Agroecological Producers from Monteiro Municipality, West Cariri Region from Paraíba. The methodology used in this research was quantitative. Were questionnaires were applied to perform the socioeconomic assessment of farmers besides informal conversations, in the period of July 2013. The agroecological production studied and obtained through family farming and marketed at the fair with dealers and wholesalers and in government agencies. The results for the migration to this type of trade had as its main reason the low initial investment. Notable is the close relationship of solidarity and trust between the members of the association. This agriculture is shown to be fundamental factor for social inclusion.