DIAGNOSIS OF THE PRODUCTIVE BACKYARDS IN THE NOSSA SENHORA DE FÁTIMA- SAPUCAIA, MUNICIPALITY OF COELHO NETO-MA

Abstract

The potentials of small areas around house, where farmers optimize space bygrowingvegetables and raising small animals are called productive farms, the breeding ground for the traditional knowledge of agroecological peasant agriculture. The objective of this work was to analyze the chemical products of the families of Fátima from the principles of agroecology. Research carried out nonsettlement Our Lady of Fátima, municipality of Coelho Neto, MA. Farme’s families were interviewed using semi-structured questionnaires. In backyards as families produce fruits, vegetables, medicinal plants, condiments and raise small domestic animals (poultry and pigs), aimed at self-consumption and whit a marketing of surplus as families increase their income. Productive yards play na importante role in the food and nutritional security of families through the diverty of animal and plant products.