Sustainable production and consumption: the role of the agents involved in family farming

Authors

  • Leila Dal Moro Atitus Educação
  • Carlos Costa Atitus Educação
  • Yasmin Gomes Casagranda UFMS
  • Dieisson Pivoto Atitus Educação
  • Eduardo Luis Casarotto UFGD
  • Giana de Vargas Mores Atitus Educação

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26767/coloquio.v19i4,%20out./dez..2554

Abstract

Family farming is an activity that goes beyond production to involve the distribution, marketing, and food consumption. It is important to recognize the roles of agents who contribute to the success of the activity, but are not always seen as part of the process. This research aims to discuss the roles of agents involved in family farming from the perspective of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations, taking into account social, environmental, and economic factors. Qualitative research was carried out based on semi-structured in-depth and focus group interviews. The research involved 62 family agriculture agents in 16 municipalities in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, southern Brazil. Data are presented from content analysis and descriptive statistics. The results pointed out the main roles of the agents: producing food, feeding the population, and continuing agricultural activities. The activities performed by the agents can be categorized into planning, process, and monitoring. Planning was considered the most important aspect of family farming activities, in addition to the implementation of SDG 12, which addresses sustainable production and consumption.

Author Biographies

Leila Dal Moro, Atitus Educação

Doctorate in Civil and Environmental Engineering (UPF). Postgraduate Program in Bussiness Administration, Atitus Educação, Passo Fundo-RS.

Carlos Costa, Atitus Educação

Postgraduate Program in Bussiness Adminstration, Atitus Educação, Passo Fundo, State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Yasmin Gomes Casagranda, UFMS

Postgraduate Program in Public Administration, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, UFMS, Campo Grande, State of Mato Grosso do Sul,Brazil.

Dieisson Pivoto, Atitus Educação

Postgraduate in Bussiness Adminstration, Atitus Educação, Passo Fundo-RS.

Eduardo Luis Casarotto , UFGD

Postgraduate Program in Agribusiness, Federal University of Grande Dourados, UFGD, Dourados, State of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.

Giana de Vargas Mores , Atitus Educação

Postgraduate Program in Bussiness Adminstration, Atitus Educação, Passo Fundo, State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Published

2022-11-08

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