Alternative Food Networks and New Producer-Consumer Relations in France and in Brazil

Darolt, Moacir Roberto; Lamine, Claire; Brandenburg, Alfio; Alencar, Maria de Cléofas Faggion; Abreu, Lucimar Santiago de

doi:10.1590/1809-4422asoc121132v1922016

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“…The agri-food system encountered crises which have, in turn, triggered the formation of socalled alternative food chains which have opened up debates for new chains in local development, and which incorporate the technical-productive, economic and environmental variables, as well as the social, ethical and cultural values (DAROLT et al, 2016).…”

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Short food supply chain: characteristics of a family farm

2018

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Short Food Supply Chains (SFSCs) provide a dependable substitute for conventional supply chains, as their food reflects the characteristics of “local”, “natural”, “healthy” and “reliable”. For the family farmer, the short chains constitute anexcellent way of diversifying their produce, gaining higher added value and thus warranting steadier revenues. This paper thus aims to discern the distinguishing features that the short chains offer, in general, to the family farm. To accomplish this, a literature review was performed to study the works done and approaches conducted on the short chains in the academy, in terms of family farm, and identify their specifications. Positive characteristics related to family farmers were recognizable in comparison with short chains. This article emphasized the significance and need for future research, as well as the necessity for a more extensive exploration of the subject of short chains, focusing attention on this sector, and pinpointing the determinants to be developed in the market.

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Short food supply chain: characteristics of a family farm

2018

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“…Consumers and producers in local food systems are involved in relationships that include valuing local products and knowledge, trust, links to sustainable production practices, and promoting social justice by supporting family farmers' markets (AZEVEDO, 2015;DAROLT et al, 2016;FARMER;BETZ, 2016). These actors perceive producing and feeding themselves as a political act that is positioned against the practices adopted by the conventional system (PORTILHO; CASTANEDA, 2011).…”

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Local food systems: potential for new market connections for family farming

2020

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In recent years, local food systems have come to be seen as a new possibility in creating markets for family farming. These systems are based on local production and consumption structures, with a primary focus on sustainability, locality and proximity. It is essential to understand the dynamics of these systems and their impact in the context of family farmers. Thus, this article seeks to identify in the literature the main theories and concepts used in the analysis of “local food systems”, verifying the state of the art of its theoretical elements related to the concept of “family farming” in Brazilian and international academia. The methodological procedure employed was a systematic literature review following the Methodi Ordinatio protocol, covering 30 articles indexed in the search portal Periódicos - Capes and in the database ProQuest. The main approaches included in this theme are presented in a summarized form, as well as the research gaps in the area are identified. The results show that these concepts involve themes such as local rural development, politicization of consumption, sustainability, market niches, agroecology, territorial valorization, and institutional programs.

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“…Analyzing experiences of alternative organic food networks in Brazil and France in the so-called short circuits of commercialization, researchers highlighted aspects such as avoiding the standardization of industrial agri-food systems [19]. The authors point out that these initiatives strengthen principles such as autonomy, solidarity, food security, social justice, and respect for local culture and tradition in consumer relations.…”

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The Contribution of the Participatory Guarantee System in the Revival of Agroecological Principles in Southern Minas Gerais, Brazil

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Market pressures generated by the demand for organic food have pushed farmers to turn away from agroecological principles, which leads to actions focused directly on the agricultural practices for production. The objective of this study was to analyze whether the methodology used by the Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS) contributes to farmers’ appropriation of agroecological principles, understood here in their environmental, sociocultural, economic, and political dimensions. We analyzed the PGS-Sul de Minas, which was the first PGS founded in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil and includes 14 organizations and more than 200 families. Documentary analysis and participant observation were prioritized in data collection. The main results are the correlation between the practices used by the farmers in these organizations with the principles of agroecology. This is evident in aspects such as the encouragement of productive diversification, the construction of new marketing alternatives, the revival and use of heirloom seeds, the stimulation of women’s leadership, and places and policies that support and strengthen agroecology. The study found that the procedures adopted by the PGSs help strengthen agroecology and bring direct benefits to the farmers through revival and encouragement of agroecological principles.

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Alternative Food Networks and New Producer-Consumer Relations in France and in Brazil

Cited by 68 publications

References 15 publications

Short food supply chain: characteristics of a family farm

Short food supply chain: characteristics of a family farm

Local food systems: potential for new market connections for family farming

The Contribution of the Participatory Guarantee System in the Revival of Agroecological Principles in Southern Minas Gerais, Brazil

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