Caracterização da agricultura urbana e periurbana e sua inserção nos circuitos curtos de comercialização em Campo Grande- MS

Abstract

Family urban agriculture contributes to food security and socioeconomic development, being characterized by small-scale production, management, and the use of family labor. This study analyzed the characteristics of urban and peri-urban agriculture as well as its integration into Short Food Supply Chains (SFSCs) in Campo Grande, MS, considering the socioeconomic profile, productive characteristics, sales channels, participation in public policies, and the social organization of producers. The research was conducted with 30 family farmers registered at the Municipal Secretariat for Innovation, Economic Development and Agribusiness of Campo Grande, MS (SIDAGRO) who practice horticulture in urban areas. The study combined field surveys with semi-structured interviews carried out from March to May 2025, descriptive statistics, bibliographic research, and content analysis.The results show a predominance of older male producers with low levels of education, concentrated in geographically peripheral regions. The production units are small, diversified, and prioritize the cultivation of vegetables. Short Food Supply Chains, especially direct sales and farmers’ markets, are essential to the local economy; however, their potential depends on public policies that promote land tenure regularization, technical assistance, and the inclusion of young people and women, thereby strengthening the economic and social sustainability of urban agriculture.