FORMATION TERRITORIAL IN TERRA NOVA DO NORTE-MT: DECOLONIAL EXPERIENCES
Territorial formation. Experiences. Family farming. Terra Nova do Norte-MT
This research presents a debate about the territorial formation of the municipality of Terra Nova do Norte-MT, demonstrating the experiences that occur due to the strong presence of family farming in the municipality. The colonization of this municipality, initially, began with conflicts over land ownership in the southern region of Brazil between the Kaingang indigenous people and the settlers, currently there are still conflicts between producers and landowners. The objective of this work is to analyze the territorial formation of the municipality of Terra Nova do Norte-MT and the experiences that are presented in family farming. The procedures adopted for the research began with a bibliographical review, to analyze the formation of the state of Mato Grosso and the emergence of the Terranova Project, to understand how the then municipality of Terra Nova do Norte was formed, we will also deal with the issue of territory and the place, bases for this research. In addition, we will point out some experiences, such as the formation of 10 (ten) agrovillages created during the colonization process and the basis for the municipality's economy, the importance of family farming and rural education, main references. Location maps of the study sites will be prepared, in addition to the use of photographs to illustrate the territorial formation. Participant observation is also part of this research, in which the researcher will be inserted among these groups for a better understanding of them. The semi-structured interview is present with open questions, facilitating the understanding of these groups in relation to their location and family farming. The expected results are an analysis of this territory, which have been changing over time and how the experiences through the subjects that influence what the municipality is today, amidst the growing agribusiness that destroys part of the existing cultural materiality.