Avaliação dos recursos determinantes da diversificação da agricultura familiar

Abstract

This study evaluates which resources promote the diversification of family farming. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire applied to two associations of family farmers in two southern municipalities in Minas Gerais state. It was possible to identify two groups of farmers in the sample, one diversified and the other undiversified. The diversified group was observed to enjoy better living conditions because they have more experience, a higher educational level, more equipment, and a larger productive area. Data demonstrated that the resources that contribute most are the physical ones, together with the organizational relationships.