Construção participativa do conhecimento agroecológico: o caso do Centro de Agricultura Alternativa Vicente Nica, Turmalina - MG

Abstract

The aim of this study is to report a field experience, where agroecological knowledge and experiences were exchanged, evidencing agroecology as science, movement and practice. Students of the Nucleus of Multidisciplinary Studies in Agroecology and Family Agriculture (NEMAAF) of the Federal University of Lavras, learned about the work of the Alternative Agriculture Center Vicente Nica (CAV) and the experiences of Jequitinhonha Valley’ farmers. NEMAAF team followed up the organic certification process through the Participatory Conformity Assessment Body (OPAC) and visited the Agroforestry System (SAF) of a farmer known to be a biodiversity protector. It was possible to understand how CAV works on construction of agroecological knowledge among farmers of Upper Jequitinhonha Valley region, influencing production mode and product marketing, strengthening farmers’ articulations and environmental protection.