Family Farming, Peasantry and Public Authorities: the quest for political visibility of the farmers from Queimados-RJ

Abstract

This article discusses the need to seek greater political visibility for family farming with public authorities, based on a research and extension project developed with populations residing in the rural area of Queimados-RJ, in the Baixada Fluminense region. It is considered that, despite the existence of the Municipal Master Plan, the public authorities did not have more consistent information about the reality of the residents of their rural areas, which intensified the political invisibility of farmers. The project aimed to break this invisibility, with its final report serving as a support instrument for promoting actions that address the demands of its populations, by offering more in-depth knowledge about socioeconomic, productive, political and environmental conditions in various locatities. Theoretical perspectives on peasantry and family farming are addressed, highlighting the social relevance of rural workers.