Description of participatory methodologies for the elaboration of an investment plan in rural territory within the framework of the Pró-Semárido Project

Abstract

Rural extension has the challenge of enabling sustainable and agroecological development
in a perspective of interaction between technicians and farmers. In this way, participatory methodologies
are able to meet this demand. The purpose of this report is to describe the use of
these methodologies in the elaboration of a Rural Territory Investment Plan (PITR) with focus
on the caprine interest group in the Rural Territory Renascer do São Francisco, located in the
municipality of Casa Nova – BA. Through the methodological tools: Where we want to arrive,
Timeline, Modeling of agroecosystems, FOFA Matrix and Investment Table, it was possible
to listen to farmers about their experiences and knowledge, contextualized with the reality in
which they are inserted. The elaboration of this plan made possible the empowerment of the
farmers, as well as the elaboration of structuring actions in social and environmental issues
within the scope of the Pro-Semi-Arid project.