Perfil do corpo discente do curso técnico integrado em Agroecologia do IFRN Campus Ipanguaçu/RN

Abstract

In the 1970s, Brazil introduced a sustainable production system called agroecology, created as an alternative to modern agriculture, which caused serious environmental impacts. Agroecology combines traditional knowledge and scientific advances in recent decades to produce clean, pesticide-free food, demanding profound changes in agricultural education. This model prioritizes technologies that work with nature, preserving the balance between living beings and the environment. Agroecological production in the country connects academic activities, rural extension, and research, strengthening networks that legitimize and expand this relationship between humans and nature. IFRN - Ipanguaçu Campus offers integrated and subsequent technical courses in agroecology. If necessary, evaluate the Integrated Technical Course in Agroecology, analyzing the trajectories of students and graduates to promote improvements in professional training. This study aimed to analyze data from classes enrolled between 2012 and 2025 in the Integrated Technical Course in Agroecology offered by the Federal Institute of Education, Science, and Technology of Rio Grande do Norte - Ipanguaçu Campus. For this, an exploratory research was conducted using the official data from the Academic Secretariat of the Campus. Data obtained from the Academic Office show that female students are more likely to participate in the Integrated Technical Course in Agroecology. Between 2012 and 2025, the Integrated Technical Course in Agroecology at the IFRN Ipanguaçu Campus showed a predominance of female students in virtually all classes analyzed. The data demonstrate that women accounted for the majority of both enrollments and completions, reflecting a trend toward greater female participation in courses related to agricultural sciences.