FAMILY FARMING: THE MEANING OF WORK IN THE PERCEPTION OF RURAL PRODUCERS

o significado do trabalho na percepção dos produtores rurais

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Abstract

The objective of the study was to understand, from the workers' perspective, the meaning of work in family farming. The research is applied, observational and descriptive in nature, with qualitative analysis and discussion. The field of study was family farming establishments in the municipalities of Feliz and Linha Nova (Rio Grande do Sul). Five families working in family farming were interviewed, selected for convenience, totaling 13 participants. The narratives were grouped into three categories: Remuneration; Time organization; and Contact with nature. The results show that the long working hours resulting from the demands of pluriactivity take up most of the farmers' lives. Furthermore, the enhancement of the meaning of work was evident, expressed in the pleasure of living in the countryside in contact with nature. Access to training in business management may be essential for the best performance of the family business.

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Author Biographies

Michele Barth, Universidade Feevale

Doutora e Mestra em Diversidade Cultural e Inclusão Social, e Graduada em Design, todas pela Universidade Feevale, Novo Hamburgo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Possui MBA em Gestão Empresarial pelo Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Rio Grande do Sul, Feliz, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil.

Jacinta Sidegum Renner, Universidade Feevale

Doutora e Mestra em Engenharia de Produção com ênfase em Ergonomia, e Especialização em Saúde e
Trabalho, todas pela Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil.
Fisioterapeuta pela Universidade Feevale, Novo Hamburgo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Professora e Pesquisadora na Universidade Feevale, Novo Hamburgo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil.

Published

2025-08-05

How to Cite

Barth, M., & Sidegum Renner, J. (2025). FAMILY FARMING: THE MEANING OF WORK IN THE PERCEPTION OF RURAL PRODUCERS: o significado do trabalho na percepção dos produtores rurais. Revista Paranaense De Desenvolvimento - RPD, 46(148). Retrieved from https://ipardes.emnuvens.com.br/revistaparanaense/article/view/1355