O associativismo e os impactos no povoado do Jacarezinho em Cabaceiras do Paraguaçu-Ba

Abstract

Associativism presents itself as an important tool in contributing to the strengthening of family farming, as well as providing local development, however, still difficulties are faced in the organizational process. The general objective of this work was to analyze the experience and impacts that associativism rought to the Associação do Povoado de Jacarezinho in Cabaceiras do Paraguaçu-BA. For the development of the work it was carried out a field research via case study, and the methodological procedures for collect the information were semi-structured interviews with 15 associates and with the association president. Informal conversations were also held with the Secretariat of Agriculture and Environment of the Municipality. The main results indicated that the associativism brought positive impacts to the village of Jacarezinho, in the sense of provide appreciation of the place and strengthening of family agriculture, contributing to the site development. It was also highlighted that, through the organizational process, other Achievements were achieved such as the health post, the flour house and the tractor. In that context, the work concluded that despite the difficulties of living in groups, farmers that manage to be gathered in associations can bring several benefits to the associates and villagers, however, the internal processes for organization are still very fragile.