Environment and landscape: conceptions of family farmers in a rural community in the State of Piauí (Brazil)

Abstract

This study analyzed the conceptions of the environment and landscape manifested by family farmers in the Água Fria community, Campo Maior, Piauí. The methodology was based on a qualitative descriptive research approach, with data collection through interviews and the use of a script. The main results highlight the construction of new residences and asphalt paving, improving the physical and structural aspects of the area and contributing to local development. At the same time, soybean production and its environmental implications have also been gaining space in this discussion. It is through these changes that family farmers build their perceptions of the landscape and the environment.