Agroecology, peasantry and traditional knowledge: a dialogue based on sustainable practices in a family establishment in São Domingos do Capim - Pa

Abstract

The work aims to discuss the importance of traditional knowledge peasant in building an agroecological
transition, seeking to reflect on the experiences in Mount Zion community in São Domingos
do Capim in the State of Pará. Therefore, it was used as a method to literature through
the lifting of the theoretical framework on peasant agriculture, agroecology and traditional knowledge,
and field research conducted in a ecologically-based agriculture space, being used as
tools, cross walk, informal conversation and direct observation. From the dialogue with authors
and field experience, it was possible to understand that the traditional knowledge of farmers are
critical to the understanding of their practices and beliefs, and that the farmer’s wisdom brings
knowledge of nature, practical components and spiritual. This peasant dynamics is critical to the
construction of a new conception of agriculture focused on agroecological principles.