Promoção de políticas públicas para o desenvolvimento sustentável : um estudo sobre os produtores de uva orgânica no Município de São Marcos-RS

Abstract

Organic agriculture is still not very expressive in Brazil. However, its relevance is growing and, in the case of the Municipality of São Marcos-RS, has been gaining prominence in the national market, from the production of organic grape juice, being the municipality the largest producer in Brazil of this product. The general objective of the present research is to demonstrate the deficiencies faced by the organic producers in the Municipality of San Marcos and to identify public policies that serve as an instrument to foment this segment, promoting sustainable development. The study was carried out from a descriptive research, with a qualitativequantitative approach, with a case study. For the application of the data collection instrument, the total population of organic grape farmers was selected, consisting of 25 interviews and, by sampling, 25 other producers of conventional grape, totaling 50 interviewees. Organic farmers had a higher level of satisfaction than conventional farmers. Several shortcomings have been identified, and the absence of public policies in the sector is the main one. Based on the study, it was possible to identify 21 public policies that could be implemented in the city of São Marcos-RS, seeking to promote organic agriculture, both for existing producers and those who will join the segment. At the end, it was concluded that the objective of the research was fully met, since the needs faced by organic producers in the Municipality of São Marcos were identified and public policies were identified as a tool to promote this segment, promoting local sustainable development.