O açafrão de Mara Rosa: trajetória dos agricultores familiares na produção cooperativa no período de 2003 a 2023

Abstract

The article in question addresses the cultivation of saffron in Mara Rosa, Goiás, highlighting its social and economic importance for the region. The general objectiveof the research is to discuss the cultivation of saffron and its social relevance, and itsinfluence on family farmers, from planting to harvesting and marketing. Having specificobjectives to provide an understanding of the land structure in Brazil; discuss perspectives regarding family farming; contextualize the aspects of family farming to cooperativism and describe the production of saffron in Mara – Rosa, since this is thesource of income for family farming. The methodological procedures were based on a bibliographical research, which consists of a review of the literature related to the topic addressed. To this end, books, periodicals, articles, websites and other sources were used. The main authors used for the theoretical foundation were: Oliveira (2007), Schneider (2003 and 2004), Schneider and Cassol (2013), Almeida (2016), Faria (2012), Anjos (2019), among others. It is concluded that the socioeconomic importance of saffron production is of great relevance for the State of Goiás, highlighting its role in generating jobs, food security and economic diversification. Through this culture, farmers find a diversified and sustainable source of income, promoting food security and the preservation of traditional agricultural practices.