Produção de hortaliças orgânicas do sítio Nossa Senhora Aparecida, no município de Venda Nova do Imigrante – ES

Through problems resulting from the use of agrochemicals, such as environmental degradationand intoxication of producers and animals, arises the idea of alternative and sustainableagriculture, that brings a higher quality of life to the population and profit for the family farmersthat survive in the countryside. The report presents the experience of Falqueto´s family, whoopted for the organic cultivation of vegetables in the Sitio Nossa Senhora Aparecida, locatedin Alto Bananeiras, county of Venda Nova do Imigrante - ES. Through the visit to the farm itwas possible to conduct an interview with the family, aiming to emphasize the importance of an organic agriculture, to know its main difficulties and benefits. Therefore, it was analyzed thatthe site produces about 900 kg annually between pumpkin, manioc and palm heart, approximately16 thousand units of vegetables such as lettuce, garlic, porridge and sugar bread loaf,as well as 11.5 thousand packets of broccoli, chives, Spinach and taioba. In order to clean thesite where the planting will take place, no pesticides are used. Therefore, the manual weedingsystem of the invasive species is used, which compose the deposition layer of organic matter,resulting in the replacement of nutrients to the soil. The form of fertilization of the soil is carriedout through the organic manure. This type of crop benefits the producer, who received the certificateof organic product and sells his products at the family agriculture fair in his municipality,still owning a shop inside the property, attracting ecotourists from different places, promotinga better quality of life and well Being to its visitors. In this way it can be concluded that organicagriculture is a viable alternative if compared to conventional agriculture, being able to be alliedto agrosilvipastoral systems, preserving the environment. Despite difficult implementation andmanagement, it is advantageous to produce healthier foods, as well as the financial value ofthe product, generating greater profit for the producer.