Potentialities and challenges of family agriculture in a region of South Brazil

It is necessary to think of practical actions and initiatives to help the quality of life of the population and the conservation of the environment. In this sense, this research aims to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG12) with food production through family agriculture in a region of southern Brazil, identifying the potentialities and challenges of the activity. It also intends to determine social, environmental, and economic issues in production, distribution, and consumption on behalf of promoting sustainable development. In this context, to deepen the knowledge of the possibilities for the region under study, focus groups and interviews were conducted with the participation of local actors. The study was conducted in 21 municipalities of Corede Producao region to obtain a diagnosis of the potentialities and challenges of family agriculture. Thus, with the results obtained, it is possible to create opportunities to foster the region through more sustainable agriculture and also contribute to the goals of the SDGs launched by the UN in 2015.