Sustainable rural development through licensing in Agricultural Sciences

Abstract

This text is part of the Master's Dissertation entitled "Licenciatura em Ciências Agrícolas, além os paredes da escola: conhecimento e conexões rumo ao desenvolvimento rural sustentável". The objective of the article is to present the historical context of the creation of the Degree in Agricultural Sciences (LICA) of the Federal Institute of Espirito Santo, Campus Itapina, analyzing its possible contributions to sustainable rural development in the city of Colatina through educational actions, via teaching, research and extension projects. We used the qualitative approach when carrying out bibliographic and documental analyses and a conversation in group based on the methodology of oral history focused on generating themes. Among the sources of research, we also use legislation, ordinances, decrees and theoretical references on the Degree in Agricultural Sciences and field education in social movements. We rely on a sociological perspective of investigation and explanation of the social processes of participation of peasant subjects as historical and cultural beings. Initially, we present the historical context of the creation of LICA, Campus Itapina, as well as the teaching, research and extension projects implemented at LICA. Finally, we present an analysis of the importance of the course for sustainable rural development in dialogue with rural education and family agriculture. The results of the research revealed that the graduate in Agricultural Sciences can make direct and indirect changes that meet the expectations of improving the quality of life of rural producers and society. However, for this to happen, research, teaching and extension projects in the field of professional training, together with the subjects of the field, must be further promoted.

Keywords: Degree in Agricultural Sciences; Public Policies; Teaching, Research and Extension Projects; Sustainable Rural Development.