A importância da produção de leite para as famílias do assentamento Celso Furtado em Quedas do Iguaçu - Paraná

Abstract

The present work aimed to analyze the importance and organization of the dairy activity for the families of the Celso Furtado settlement, in Quedas do Iguaçu - Paraná. For this, the research identified the historical aspects that led to the formation of the settlement and the milk production in the area, the organization of family work and the contribution of this activity in the composition of income. The methodology used was based on a literature review, visits to the production units and interviews, based on a semi-structured script, with the families of the settlement. The results show that the activity is responsible for a percentage between 75% and 100% in the composition of the monthly income of these families. Milk, in addition to being sold to dairy, is also used for self-consumption, including through the production of its derivatives. All family members participate in the daily work related to milk production. In this sense, this activity is fundamental for the generation of income through family work, allowing them to remain in the countryside.