Research and extension: the union efforts to fight the challenges of rural development

Authors

  • Madalena Maria Schlindwein Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados (UFGD).
  • Adriana Rita Sangalli Universidade Estadual de Mato Grosso do Sul (UEMS)
  • Manfredo Rode Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados (UFGD).
  • Vanda Maria Rubert Stefanello Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados (UFGD).

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17058/redes.v20i3.5225

Keywords:

Family farming. Rural settlement. Rural development.

Abstract

The collaboration of different institutions to find alternatives to solve problems and strengthen family farming has proven to be a solution for rural development. The goal of this study was to analyze the cooperative research and extension within the economic development of the Lagoa Grande Rural Settlement (in Dourados/MS) with the participation of its local population. The methodology is based on field research with use of primary data in two phases: the first, with the analysis of data obtained from the families settled through use of questionnaires and the second, from an extension project that contributed to the improvement of living conditions in the settlement through various workshops about rural learning. Due to the difficulties the research identified, we sought alternatives and solutions for rural development together with local stakeholders. The results show the importance of organizations working collaboratively to address problems. The exchange of knowledge between the local residents with the entities of research and extension can lead to new opportunities, as well as guiding farmers’ attitudes in the settlement transformation process.

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Author Biographies

  • Madalena Maria Schlindwein, Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados (UFGD).
    Economista. Doutora em Economia Aplicada. Professora do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Agronegócios, da Faculdade de Administração, Ciências Contábeis e Economia da Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados (UFGD).
  • Adriana Rita Sangalli, Universidade Estadual de Mato Grosso do Sul (UEMS)
    Contadora. Mestre em Agronegócios pelo Programa de Pós-Graduação em Agronegócios da Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados (UFGD), Faculdade de Administração, Ciências Contábeis e Economia - FACE. Técnica Administrativa da Universidade Estadual de Mato Grosso do Sul (UEMS). Pesquisadora na FACE/UFGD.
  • Manfredo Rode, Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados (UFGD).
    Contador. Docente da Faculdade de Administração, Ciências Contábeis e Economia da Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados (UFGD).
  • Vanda Maria Rubert Stefanello, Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados (UFGD).
    Discente do Curso de Ciências Contábeis da Faculdade de Administração, Ciências Contábeis e Economia da Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados (UFGD). Bolsista de Extensão da UFGD.

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Published

2015-12-22

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 3 (2015): Suplemento

Section

Desenvolvimento Rural no contexto do Desenvolvimento Regional: avanços e retrocessos no Brasil recente

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How to Cite

Research and extension: the union efforts to fight the challenges of rural development. (2015). Redes , 20(3), 203-225. https://doi.org/10.17058/redes.v20i3.5225