Produção de alimentos agroecológicos no município de Cachoeira do Sul - RS

Abstract

Nowadays, it is to increase people's concern with the quality of life, manifested by uncertainty regarding the quality of food they eat diariamente.Hoje presents intrinsic relationship between agriculture and consumer health. The growing concern for the environment and the food quality has motivated the research on organic food production in the city of Cachoeira do Sul - RS.O objective of this study was to identify and analyze the ecological production of food in the city of Cachoeira do Sul - RS, aiming suggest the accreditation of these foods on the market. A descriptive exploratory survey was conducted in five rural properties Cachoeira do Sul - RS, performing a case study with the use of questionnaire and interview aiming information on the production, marketing, and benefits of agroecological farming. Data analysis was performed quali - quantitaiva shape and principles as we evaluate the benefits of this practice of planting . Finally , there was the main obstacle to certification of products. Searched for information on Public Bodies and Municipal Secretariats consulting official documents , sites and interviewing their leaders . Subsequently , flyers were distributed to producers who had relevant information the importance of the product certification process in order to encourage them to regulate their production , thus aiming to provide information about the benefits and importance of a brand for products and also the assurance seal producer orgânico. Constatou is , however , that organic farming developed in this municipality is incipient , particularly when we observe the production , which is limited to the cultivation of vegetables and legumes . Genuinely organic foods contain lower levels , or simply do not have pesticide residues compared to conventional foods . The data suggest that consumers who seek to reduce their exposure to pesticide residues , may opt for purchasing organic foods.