Agricultura familiar e modo de vida camponês: práticas e desafios no Sítio Mata dos Galdinos em São João do Rio do Peixe - PB.

Abstract

Family farming and the peasant way of life: practices and challenges at Sítio Mata dos Galdinos in São João do Rio do Peixe-PB is an agricultural production system that is based on the management of small properties by families, where family labor plays a central role. The objective of this work is to investigate the use of Family Farming techniques and other activities of the peasantry at Sítio Mata dos Galdinos, which is located in the municipality of São João do Rio do Peixe, in the hinterland of Paraíba, focusing not only on its historical relevance, but also on the socioeconomic, environmental and cultural implications that this form of agriculture can have in different contexts. The research began with an extensive bibliographical survey of data through the review of some works that deal with this topic. The second step was to carry out a semi-structured interview with members of traditional families in the locality. In addition, a questionnaire was administered to literate family farmers to understand their peasant culture. Finally, an analysis of all the data collected was carried out and placed in order with the criticisms regarding the topic addressed. The results indicate that the use of Family Farming techniques and the peasant's way of life at Sítio Mata dos Galdinos constitute fundamental pillars for the sustainability and development of this rural community.