Implementation of the Market Voucher in the Municipality of Franciscópolis, Mucuri Valley – MG

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the economic and social impacts of the tíquete feira program on the lives of small rural producers in the Municipality of Franciscópolis, MG.   Theoretical framework: A theoretical approach was conducted regarding public policies focused on family farming, solidarity economy, and social currency.   Method: In the first stage, an analysis of secondary data published by the Municipality of  Franciscópolis/MG was carried out. In the second stage, the IraMuTeQ software was used to analyze the content of publications on the subject.   Results and conclusion: It was possible to observe that the implementation of the fair ticket helped these families who live from agriculture to partially guarantee their own livelihood and that of the family, allowing for food and nutritional security. In addition, there is the appreciation and stimulation of family farming, enabling its continuity, because, through the increase of resources, it makes possible the improvement of the products taken to the street market.   Implications of the research: The study highlights the importance of addressing the solidarity economy, taking into account cultural diversity and seeking efficient solutions for the development of family farming and the local economy. It also emphasizes the implementation of public policies by the Municipality of Franciscópolis, MG, to support these goals.   Originality/Value: This is a regionalized study about the solidarity economy promoted by a municipal entity in order to encourage family farmers, through its own social currency (ticket fair) and, at the same time, translates into a welfare public policy, insofar as the fair ticket is provided to local municipal employees and also to local families in situations of social vulnerability.