Empreendedorismo cooperativo: uma análise dos agricultores familiares de Santana do Ipanema - AL

Abstract

The present work consists of an analysis of cooperative entrepreneurship from the family farmers of Santana do Ipanema, Alagoas. Although there are few studies related to the topic, this is a topic of vital importance today, see its contribution as an alternative for employment generation, income, and poverty reduction, especially in rural areas. In this research, we seek to analyze the appropriation of the benefits of cooperative entrepreneurship by the members of the Cooperativa de Avicultores e Agricultores Familiares do Sertão Alagoano Ltda. After a bibliographic survey that allowed the identification of the indicators, a field survey was carried out, using a questionnaire with 30 producers. The methodological approach used was quantitative, and analysis of the results showed that the respondents are benefiting from the benefits generated through the cooperative enterprise, even though the majority has little study, this socioeconomic factor is not an impediment. Finally, this research shows that the topic addressed contributes to the reduction of poverty and, consequently, to the development of the locality. It also serves as an incentive for other researchers to collaborate with other lines of thought related to the subject, thus enriching the academic content.