O florescer de uma artesã: tecendo linhas, relatando sua experiência na feirinha agroecológica de Cocal - PI

Abstract

This work aimed to narrate the path taken by a student until she became na artisan from to her participation in the Agroecological Fair of Solidary Economic Products of Cocal (FAPESC). It also reports the stallholder’s view on how the fair has grown during its four years of existence. The structure of this paper is divided into four stages. At first, the importance of agroecological fairs is highlighted. Then it brings a discussion about the historical aspect of creation of fairs and the concepts involved in agroecological fairs of solidary economy. Finally, the history and creation of FAPESC are told and how it changed the lives of each stallholder, providing them empowerment, community engagement and recognition, and work valorization, in addition to generating income