THE STRENGTHENING OF FAMILY FARMING THROUGH COOPERATIVISM

Abstract

This study focuses on family farming, with the cooperative model as a strengthening factor for this agricultural approach. The problem lies in the lack of information that educates small-scale farmers for planned production, enabling them to market their products within existing programs and integrating family farming into this specific issue. To foster the production and profits of small-scale farmers, cooperatives act as mechanisms to encourage production, distribution, and marketing of their products. They also play a role in development, implementing innovative mechanisms for quality production and offering training courses that motivate this class to adopt existing public policies for this issue. The research assumes that public policies for family rural producers are insufficient yet necessary, as the deficiency affects the entire production chain. The deductive method is employed, exploring legal texts, legislation, and existing government plans. Through the development of a horizontal research approach encompassing cooperatives in the sector, it is possible to identify gaps that can be addressed to positively impact the market relationship of family producers.