Programa nacional de alimentação escolar: avaliação sob a ótica de agricultores familiares beneficiários

Abstract

The objective of this study is to analyze the incentives perceived by suppliers of the National School Feeding Program - PNAE and difficulties faced to participate in the program. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with family farmers from the municipality of Sarandi / RS, who provide food for the PNAE, and with the president of COOPAFS - Cooperativa da Productora de Agricultores Familiar de Sarandi e which these women farmers are. Direct observation was also made on the properties of these associates and in the cooperative. Among some results, the study shows that the most relevant benefit to suppliers is the "market guarantee" and the most relevant difficulty is documentary formalization, regarding the issuance and renewal of certificates and permits. In addition, the importance of PNAE is stressed not only for the school community, but also for the development of the local economy.