Economia agrícola: Um estudo sobre a agricultura familiar nas comunidades rurais da cidade de Cedro, no Ceará

Abstract

This work aims to verify the effects on the production and commercialization of agricultural products from the creation of family farming fairs in rural commu-nities in the city of Cedro-CE in the year 2021. Methodologically, the results were obtained through data primary data with the application of a semi-structured questionnaire to the exhibitors of the family agriculture fairs, and secondary data. Data analysis was based on the methodological contributions present in the diag-nosis of agrarian systems (DSA) and participatory rural diagnosis (DRP). Accor-ding to the results, the socioeconomic profile shows that most exhibitors are over 50 years old. The conclusion of the research indicates the need for new projects that contribute and strengthen the economic and social aspects of the exhibitors of fairs in rural communities in the city of Cedro.

Keywords

• agricultural economy
• family farming
• production
• fairs
• rural communities