The role of university extension in support of family farming in São Pedro/SP town

Authors

  • Paulo Eduardo Moruzzi Marques Universidade de São Paulo. Escola Superior de Agricultura Luiz de Queiroz. Departamento de Economia, Administração e Sociologia
  • Ademir de Lucas
  • Gabriela Maria Leme Trivellato Universidade de São Paulo. Escola Superior de Agricultura Luiz de Queiroz

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2316-9060.v18i0p13-23

Keywords:

Multifunctionality of Agriculture. GESP/ESALQ/USP. Family Farming. Rural Extension.

Abstract

This article was conceived to discuss the activities of the Extension Group of São Pedro/SP (GESP) next to a community of family farmers from the top of the mountain of São Pedro. The concept of multifunctional agriculture is mobilized for this analysis, which is based on the experience of almost thirty years of actions of GESP. This work of university extension contributed to the solid organization of the farmers' group, which led to the great participation of their families in the local social, economic and political dynamics.

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Author Biographies

  • Paulo Eduardo Moruzzi Marques, Universidade de São Paulo. Escola Superior de Agricultura Luiz de Queiroz. Departamento de Economia, Administração e Sociologia
    professor Associado do Departamento de Economia, Administração e Sociologia da ESALQ e do Programa de Pós-Graduação Interunidades (ESALQ-CENA) em Ecologia Aplicada, USP, Campus Piracicaba
  • Ademir de Lucas
    doutor do Departamento de Economia, Administração e Sociologia da ESALQ/USP.
  • Gabriela Maria Leme Trivellato, Universidade de São Paulo. Escola Superior de Agricultura Luiz de Queiroz
    graduanda em Engenharia Agronômica da ESALQ/ USP

Published

2017-11-27

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How to Cite

The role of university extension in support of family farming in São Pedro/SP town. (2017). Revista De Cultura E Extensão USP, 18, 13-23. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2316-9060.v18i0p13-23