https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/578 Sat, 08 Aug 2026 23:58:20 GMT 2026-08-08T23:58:20Z https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8596 Title: Titulação de lotes em assentamentos de reforma agrária no Oeste do Paraná: encontros e desencontros entre as expectativas das famílias assentadas e as políticas públicas Autor: Smek, Bruno José Primeiro orientador: Fabrini, Joao Edmilson Abstract: The titling of land plots in agrarian reform settlements is a central issue in the dynamics of the Brazilian agrarian question, presenting direct implications for legal security, permanence in the territory, and the social reproduction of settled families. This research aims to analyze the convergences and divergences in the land titling process in settlements in Western Paraná, investigating the settlers' perception of this process. The results show that titling is widely valued as a way to guarantee stability, legal recognition, and access to public policies, while also revealing concerns related to economic sustainability, the costs involved, and the risk of land commodification. It is observed that, although titling can strengthen the autonomy of families and stimulate productive investments, its effectiveness is conditioned by its articulation with public policies, infrastructure, and technical assistance. The research also indicates the persistence of structural limitations, such as the predominance of intermediate forms of land regularization, institutional obstacles, and limited access to information about legal instruments. From a methodological point of view, the study is based on a theoretical review of the agrarian question and on empirical data obtained through field research, with the application of questionnaires and interviews with settlers. It concludes that land titling is a contradictory process that, while increasing legal security, also inserts settlers into new economic dynamics, highlighting tensions between the social function of land and its integration into market logic. Publisher: Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná Tipo do documento: Dissertação Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8596 2026-05-22T00:00:00Z https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8527 Title: Cultura e sustentabilidade, um estudo sobre agricultores familiares descendentes hunsriqueanos, alemães e europeus Autor: Koch, Vinicius Fauston Primeiro orientador: De Grandi , Adriana Maria Abstract: Cultural traditions of German origin, brought by European immigrants, have significantly influenced sustainable rural development in Brazil. In this context, this study aimed to analyze how the culture and identity-related elements of German and European immigrants contributed to addressing sustainability issues within the practices adopted by pioneering family farming households in the rural communities of Marechal Cândido Rondon. The research involved visits to rural properties, utilizing a questionnaire as a data collection tool to support the analysis. The results revealed that, upon settling in rural areas, European descendants had to adapt to local conditions by developing self-sufficient agricultural production practices. Furthermore, they brought with them tools, technical knowledge, and methods geared toward the mechanization of production, thereby contributing to the improvement of agricultural activities. Consequently, it is evident that family farming is essential for the region's cultural, social, and environmental preservation—a fact that necessitates public policies to ensure its continuity and foster sustainable rural development. Publisher: Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná Tipo do documento: Dissertação Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8527 2026-03-06T00:00:00Z https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8450 Title: Certificação fair trade do mel: uma análise socioeconômica e ambiental dos produtores nas cidades de Bocaiúva-MG e Ribeira do Pombal-BA Autor: Rech, Greyciane Elma Primeiro orientador: Plein, Clério Abstract: This study discusses the social, environmental, and economic impacts resulting from the adoption of the Fair Trade USA system in two Brazilian beekeeping associations and among their members. The perspective of New Economic Sociology was adopted as a theoretical framework, as it allows for an understanding of economic activities as processes socially structured by institutional norms, social relations, and bonds of trust. The research was conducted with the associations APIORG, located in Bocaiúva (MG), and AGOARP, located in Ribeira do Pombal (BA), both linked to the Fair Trade USA system through the exporter FloraNéctar. The investigation was conducted using an exploratory approach, with methodological procedures based on interviews, questionnaires, and document analysis. The results of this work were analyzed using descriptive statistics and content analysis. At the environmental level, the actions carried out by the associations are related to the environmental challenges faced by beekeepers, who, in turn, demonstrate confidence in the technical recommendations and recognize the effectiveness of the practices adopted. At the social level, associative relationships have been strengthened; information circulates among them and there is a perception of participation in decisions. Financially, the minimum price acts as protection against market volatility, and the guarantee of total commercialization contributes to producers' economic stability. The results show that the certified market operates according to institutional rules and social relations among participants, contributing to the productive organization and greater economic stability of beekeepers linked to the program Publisher: Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná Tipo do documento: Dissertação Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8450 2026-04-09T00:00:00Z https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8448 Title: Agricultores familiares que atuam no âmbito das cadeias curtas de produção e sua interface com as cooperativas de crédito presentes em Marechal Cândido Rondon - PR Autor: Ulrich, Sérgio Luiz Primeiro orientador: Basso, Dirceu Abstract: This dissertation aims to analyze the relationship between family farmers involved in short production chains and the financial products and services offered by credit cooperatives in the municipality of Marechal Cândido Rondon, in the state of Paraná. This objective stems from the need to understand whether these institutions actually meet the productive and sociocultural demands of family farmers, a gap that is still little explored in the national literature. To achieve this objective, an applied research approach with a qualitative methodology was adopted, based on bibliographic, documentary, and field procedures. The empirical field consisted of 14 family farmers who work directly in short production chains, with data collected through semistructured interviews. The information was analyzed based on the New Economic Sociology and the Theory of Conventions, which allowed for an understanding of the productive strategies adopted, the financial products used, and perceptions about the relationship with the cooperatives. The results indicate that credit cooperatives represent an important alternative to the conventional financial system, as they enable access to resources for both production and non-productive needs. They also highlight the existence of obstacles such as delays in credit approval and the absence of specific lines of credit to meet the socio-cultural demands of family farming. It was also observed that the relationship between members and cooperatives is sustained by bonds of trust, reciprocity, and belonging, which strengthens the cooperative model and contributes to the permanence of farmers in rural areas. This research seeks to contribute to the debate about the importance of credit cooperatives in strengthening family farming, as well as to the formulation of public policies aimed at sustainable rural development. Publisher: Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná Tipo do documento: Dissertação Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8448 2026-03-03T00:00:00Z