A agrifood analysis: the case of the quilombolas farmers sustainable development Reserve Quilombos Barra do Turvo-SP

Abstract

The Ribeira Valley has the largest Atlantic Forest area of São Paulo State under the Protected Areas system and about 21% of what remains of this biome in Brazil. In addition to the rich environmental diversity, it adds up to sociocultural diversity, for harboring traditional communities. In the region, there are changes in the use and occupation of the landscape, expanding the planting of peach palm and livestock. Within the Sustainable Development Reserve Quilombos Barra do Turvo, created in 2008, there are no changes in the landscape caused by expansion of monocultures. Unlike in recent years, the ecological basis of agriculture activity has been particularly revalued by families. The aim of this study was to analyze the economic practices associated with the reproduction of the local food production system. Data collection was based on the application of semi-structured interviews, a survey of the frequency of food consumption and recall 24 hours. The basic function of agriculture is food production aimed at family consumption and marketing by the Food Acquisition Program. In the context of maintaining the conservation of natural resources and food security, families show themselves resistant adhesion contemporary food consumption habits.