https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/579 Thu, 28 May 2026 19:42:49 GMT 2026-05-28T19:42:49Z https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8410 Title: Haute cuisine à la campagne: o papel da gastronomia como recurso para extensão rural na agricultura familiar Autor: Lopes, Thiago Henrique Primeiro orientador: Fontana, Rosislene de Fátima Abstract: This thesis investigates the intersection between family farming, sustainability, and gastronomy as a vector for social transformation. The study is based on the need to create development models that convert the cultural potential of the terroir into superior added value, combating the devaluation of rural products. The research is justified by proposing gastronomic extension as a tool to empower small producers, integrating sensory quality, technique, and management to elevate rustic products to the status of haute cuisine. The central thesis argues that specialized technical knowledge in gastronomy assists family farmers in adding value to their food products, especially those with complex food services. The main objective is to analyze how the gastronomist's knowledge serves as a development tool for the farmer. Methodologically, the work is structured in a qualitative approach that uses bibliometric research, document analysis, and an applied case study with action research. The thesis structure is divided into three pillars: context (article 1), aesthetics (article 2), and practice (article 3). The first article analyzes the trajectory of the Slow Food movement, describing its evolution from practical implementation to scientific foundation through bibliometric and documentary analyses. The objective was to map how the movement promotes sustainable food and the appreciation of biodiversity. The results revealed a significant increase in publications on the subject and the consolidation of projects such as "Ark of Taste" and "Fortresses" as tools for contextualizing family farming. The second article consists of a theoretical essay that discusses the aesthetic and ethical value that family farming assumes for contemporary gastronomy. The objective was to propose the term "Haute Cuisine à la Campagne" to demonstrate how the work of small farmers acquires a new perspective under haute cuisine. The results indicate that the cultural revaluation of rural food awakens tourist interest and provides sustainable development for producers. The third article presents the practical application of specialized rural extension in gastronomy in a family business in Foz do Iguaçu. The objective was to carry out gastronomic consulting encompassing everything from menu and operational flow analysis to team training and kitchen renovation. The results demonstrated that the technical intervention was considered fundamental by the owners, generating improvements in cost management, the sensory quality of the dishes, and customer satisfaction. In the general final considerations, it is concluded that the gastronomist acts as a strategic link capable of translating the values of the field to the conscious consumer market. The technical application in complex food services transforms traditional knowledge into a niche competitive advantage, promoting economic empowerment. Publisher: Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná Tipo do documento: Tese Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8410 2026-02-27T00:00:00Z https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8400 Title: Contribuições do programa cidades sustentáveis nas áreas rurais: um estudo sobre o engajamento dos stakeholders Autor: Salzer, Elisiane Primeiro orientador: Bertolini, Geysler Rogis Flor Abstract: This thesis analyzes the contributions of the Sustainable Cities Program (PCS) in rural areas of the Western Microregion of Paraná, focusing on stakeholder engagement and understanding how the implemented practices influence rural sustainability. Using a qualitative approach, the research is characterized as exploratory and descriptive, with semi-structured interviews conducted with 12 participants, including public administrators, secretaries of agriculture and environment, and presidents of residents' associations. Data analysis, conducted using NVivo software, revealed significant advances in natural resource management and the implementation of sustainable practices, but also highlighted challenges such as cultural resistance to change, lack of infrastructure, and scarcity of financial resources. The active participation of stakeholders, especially rural producers, was identified as crucial to the success of sustainable policies, highlighting the importance of communication and environmental education. Therefore, it is concluded that the Sustainable Cities Program (PCS) integrates Stakeholder Theory into the practice of sustainability policies, emphasizing the importance of the active engagement of different stakeholders for the effectiveness of initiatives. Although the PCS has promoted significant advances in rural areas, challenges such as lack of infrastructure and resistance to adopting new practices still persist. Furthermore, we suggest comparing the progress of projects related to rural sustainability between signatory and non-signatory municipalities. This analysis will allow us to identify whether the actions are driven by adherence to the PCS or whether they are more aligned with the pursuit of improving the quality of life and overall development of municipalities. The conclusion indicates that, although the PCS has promoted improvements, its continuity and effectiveness depend on broader engagement and an integrated approach that involves all stakeholders, suggesting that the success of sustainability initiatives requires a collective effort and collaboration between different sectors of society to address the challenges and ensure a sustainable future for the region. The main contribution of this thesis is to demonstrate that stakeholder engagement is crucial to the success of sustainability policies in rural areas, highlighting how the Sustainable Cities Program can be effectively implemented in the rural context, integrating public management, social participation, and sustainable development. Publisher: Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná Tipo do documento: Tese Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8400 2025-08-21T00:00:00Z https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8399 Title: O girassol como alternativa à soja na produção de biodiesel em Mato Grosso: um estudo sobre os indicadores agroenergéticos, econômicos e socioambientais Autor: Vieira, Anderson Nunes de Carvalho Primeiro orientador: Corrêia, Arlindo Fabrício Abstract: This thesis analyzes the almost exclusive dependence on soybeans as a raw material for biodiesel production in Mato Grosso, discussing the potential of sunflower as an alternative crop from an agro-energy/productive, economic, and socio-environmental perspective. The general objective was to compare soybean and sunflower crops regarding their competitiveness for biodiesel production in the state, identifying the most advantageous one. Specifically, it sought to characterize the productive scenario and supply chains of the two crops, evaluate their agro-energy efficiency, economic performance, and socio-environmental impacts, as well as identify the main obstacles to the consolidation of sunflower as a raw material for biodiesel. The relevance of the study lies in providing subsidies for the formulation of public policies and productive strategies aimed at the diversification and sustainability of the state's agro-energy matrix. Methodologically, the research adopted a mixed-methods approach, based on secondary data from official institutions, referring to the period from 2006 to 2024, using as an analytical instrument the competitiveness factors proposed by Van Duren, Martin and Westgren (1991), adapted by Batalha (2001), encompassing agro-energy, economic and socio-environmental factors. The results indicated that soybeans predominated in biodiesel production in Mato Grosso, reaching an average share of 69.89% in the period analyzed, mainly sustained by economic and productive advantages. Sunflowers showed superiority in agro-energy and socio-environmental factors, standing out for their energy efficiency, oil quality and lower environmental impacts, in addition to the potential for inclusion of family farming. However, its low economic competitiveness limits its expansion. It was concluded that agro-energy sustainability in Mato Grosso depends on reducing dependence on soybeans and strengthening complementary crops such as sunflowers, capable of promoting a balance between productive efficiency, social inclusion and environmental conservation. Publisher: Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná Tipo do documento: Tese Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8399 2026-02-27T00:00:00Z https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8392 Title: Dinâmica relacional dos produtores rurais: governança, rede e sustentabilidade no abastecimento alimentar fronteiriço de Foz do Iguaçu Autor: Cruz, Raphael Miranda Medeiros Primeiro orientador: Fontana, Rosislene de Fátima Abstract: This dissertation analyzes sustainable rural development in the border territory of Foz do Iguazu through the dynamics of food commercialization carried out by local rural producers integrated into different food supply arrangements. Development is understood as a multidimensional, relational, and historically constructed process that articulates economic, social, cultural, environmental, and political dimensions, moving beyond approaches limited to productive growth. In this context, the study examines the participation of family farmers in short food supply chains and institutional markets, focusing on the k ’ k Iguaçu Food Bank as sociotechnical spaces of governance and food circulation.The research is grounded in Actor-Network Theory (ANT), adopted as the main analytical and methodological framework to understand the interactions between human and non-human actors—such as farmers, cooperatives, public policies, regulations, infrastructures, and food products—that collectively co-produce markets and territorial development. Methodologically, the study follows a qualitative approach supported by Grounded Theory, based on empirical data collected through interviews, observation, and document y ’ k y different organizational forms, in which social skills, collective coordination, and territorial governance play a central role in building and sustaining supply networks. Collective arrangements, such as ’ itical articulation, access to public policies, and economic sustainability. The Food Bank, in particular, emerges as a strategic instrument for food security, social inclusion, and food waste reduction, directly aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.The dissertation concludes that sustainable rural development in Foz do Iguaçu emerges from the quality of relational networks connecting producers, markets, and the State, in which solidarity-based practices, participatory governance, and integrated public policies strengthen family farming and promote fairer, more resilient, and territorially embedded food systems. Publisher: Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná Tipo do documento: Tese Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8392 2026-02-25T00:00:00Z