Ações de extensão como forma de integração da zootecnia com a comunidade rural de Teresina/PI

Abstract

Rural extension is one of the educational methodologies aimed at fostering interaction between universities and communities in support of sustainability in rural areas. Extension activities seek to promote the integration and exchange of knowledge between students and local producers. Two field days were held at the Research and Extension Center for Native Chickens of the Mid-North (NUGAN), located at the Dirceu Arcoverde Exhibition Park, in the years 2023 and 2024. These events involved the participation of local family farmers, undergraduate students from agricultural sciences programs, and students from vocational high schools. On average, the events gathered around 150 participants and featured informative lectures on proper management of free-range poultry, sanitary control, feed formulation, use of alternative feed sources, reproductive management and tastings of traditional dishes.