ANAIS DO 3º SEMINÁRIO CIENTÍFICO SOBRE AGRICULTURA FAMILIAR 2014

Abstract

In 2014, the Instituto Federal Goiano (IF Goiano) promoted the Scientific Seminar on Family Farming during the 12th edition of the Feira Agro Centro-Oeste Familiar. This Seminar, which was conceived by IF Goiano, is in its third edition. The event aims to promote research in the area and consists of a space for the dissemination of technical and scientific productions related to family farming based on the submission of abstracts of articles and oral presentation of works. Students, technicians and professionals from the area actively participated. The result of these works is compiled in this publication that intends, by demonstrating the research, Collaborate with the development of family farming in Brazil through the application of research carried out in various institutions. The Centro-Oeste Familiar Agro Fair 2014 was held at the Instituto Federal Goiano (IF Goiano) – Campus Morrinhos between the 23rd and 25th of April. This was the third time that IF Goiano participated in the organization of the Fair and the first time that it hosted it. Agro Centro-Oeste Familiar is the result of a partnership between IF Goiano, Federal University of Goiás (UFG), Ministry of Agrarian Development - MDA, National Institute of Colonization and Agrarian Reform - Incra, Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation - Embrapa, Agência Goiana Technical Assistance, Rural Extension and Agricultural Research - EMATER, social movements, confederations and cooperatives of family farmers and other entities. The event discusses Family Farming through short courses, exhibitions, round tables and a technology show. In the 2014 edition, the event was taken to the interior of Goiás for the first time. The initiative attracted rural producers from the region, students and people interested in learning about new methods and technologies for agricultural production.