Apicultura é vida: Relato de experiência com a apicultura na cidade de Cocal – Piauí

Abstract

The objective of this article is to provide an experience report on the development of beekeeping in the city of Cocal- Piauí. The activity began in the rural community of Birindibinha and is expanding to other locations. The research contemplates the paths taken in bee production and allows them to be interpreted and discussed in light of the experience of partnerships between organized Civil Society, rural credit development lines and extension actions with the Higher Education Institution, IFPI- Campus Cocal. Therefore, the community, associative and emancipatory character of beekeeping activity stands out in promoting beekeeping, as well as the generation of income and social advancement that was provided through agriculture and destined for producing families through a solidarity economy