A diversificação produtiva em áreas do tabaco - microrregião geográfica de Santa Cruz do Sul.

Abstract

This work aimed to analyze the process of productive diversification of Geographic microrregion Santa Cruz do Sul Therefore, we analyzed the socioeconomic characteristics of the properties of the families associated with AFUBRA (Association of Tobacco Growers in Brazil) that are producing tobacco, the degree market exposure and the degree of diversification of these families. The data used are secondary character, based on the information obtained from the Center for Social Research (NUPES) from the University of Santa Cruz do Sul - UNISC and research is characterized by descriptive-analytical. We used information regarding the characterization of the micro-region of Santa Cruz Geographic South properties, such as family composition of the farmers interviewed, the condition of the producer, the amount of hectares used for the production of tobacco and tobacco participation in gross income total. It may be noted that tobacco is the most cultivated product, associated with the size of family farms (12 ha on average) contribute to the development of monoculture and tobacco addiction. Therefore, it was concluded that these diverse families are not therefore grown in most of the tobacco property, thus demonstrating the dependence of the cultivation. Thus, diversification of livelihoods could be an important strategy for these farmers because it allows greater autonomy, quality of life and ability to broaden the sources of income.