A execução do PNAE em três municípios no território sul litorâneo do Espírito Santo

Abstract

The National School Feeding Program -PNAE is a public policy that encourages the insertion of family farming products in the school menu, through executing entities, individually or collectively. The article aimed to analyze the problems and potentialities in the execution of family farming purchases in three municipalities of Southern Coastal Territory of Espírito Santo (Anchieta, Iconha, Rio Novo do Sul). The methodology adopted quantitative and qualitative data through analysis of documents provided by city halls, farmers' organizations, ATER and thirty-nine people interviewed (individual and focus group). It was noticed that the PNAE has advanced in these municipalities, and all acquire the minimum of 30% required by law, reaching up to 100%. However, there was a need for improvement in public calls, in the fulfillment of contracts, in prices and in respect for the seasonality of products, and in the articulations between those involved, including internally to family farming organizations.