DIAGNOSIS OF THE COMMUNITY OF FAMILY FARMERS IN AJO, CAMETA-PARA

Abstract

This diagnosis was the result of a field research performed by an interdisciplinary team, through stage experience, to collect data on social, environmental and technical-economic issues in the Ajo community, located in the city of Cameta, as an attempt to know the reality of families and identify the potentials and the challenges still faced by such families. Then, the families were grouped into three distinct categories based on differences in their obtaining and generating income methods. According to the survey, it was noticed the growth of farmers who have been developing non-agricultural activities in order to improve their living conditions. Another important factor is the representation of families living in retirement and that maintains its properties. In addition, some farmers still depend on their agricultural activities, such as extraction of açai and the cultivation of black pepper, the most expressive ones.