Agroecologia e Apicultura: Abelhas Apis mellifera como Aliadas da Agricultura Familia

The family agropecuary sector plays a crucial role in food production, with a greater focus on local consumption and a social relevance that surpasses its economic importance. Although productivity is often on a small scale, family farming reduces rural exodus, generates resources for low-income families, and significantly contributes to national wealth, benefiting not only the agropecuary sector but the country's economy as a whole. Discussing family agriculture is intrinsically linked to agroecology, which is dedicated to using resources that enhance production without the use of agrochemicals. This includes practices such as raising animals in conjunction with crops. In this context, beekeeping stands out as a strategy that not only provides an additional source of income for families but also acts as a catalyst for increased productivity. Accordingly, this study aimed to compile information on beekeeping and its benefits, as well as to present the results obtained from its implementation on a site located in the Carlos Jacob Franciozi Princesa do Sul settlement in the municipality of Japorã/MS.