Mulheres da jussara. Areia. Paraíba. O que eu tenho a dizer sobre elas! Saberes dialógicos, científicos e populares

Abstract

The objective of this study was to report the experience of the Jussara Women (Sustainable Development Association of the Jussara Neighborhood and Surrounding Areas), including the exchange of knowledge, desires, visions for the future and what they understand by University and experience. Several activities were generally developed on Monday afternoons, according to the women's availability. The meetings took place mainly in the Agroecology Module (MAGRO) of the Department of Plant Science and Environmental Sciences (DFCA) of the Center for Agricultural Sciences (CCA), Campus II, Areia, or in the Agroforestry System (SAF) also belonging to MAGRO/DFCA and provided to PET AgroBio. Activities were carried out aimed at the production of natural extracts and broths; the creation of alternative compost piles to obtain humus; flower arrangement workshops, production of ornamental seedlings and PANC plants in partnership with Floricultura Vila Real (ADESMAF) and the medicinal plant breeding center through the installation of a Medicinal Garden. Everything happened in direct and dialogic contact with the community, which also made it possible to collect information about the relationship of women with some of the activities carried out and with PET AgroBio. The information was collected through interviews with questionnaires. Regarding the approach of this study, it is understood that it can be considered qualitative; regarding its technical procedures, it is suitable for Action Research. The actions with the Association were developed in great harmony, with emphasis on the Medicinal Garden, which was built amid many partnerships, knowledge exchange and, above all, a lot of learning. We believe that realities were transformed. The Association embraced the activities, sharing knowledge that will not be lost. The meetings were held in such a way as to provide socialization and interaction among everyone, generating light and relaxed moments, which reinforces the belief that the development of the actions was able to positively influence the daily lives of women, carrying out therapeutic work, escaping from routine and bringing good perspectives and hope for a change in life for the better.