Experiences and Scientific Practices of Agricultural Cultivation in Colônia Orfanológica Blasiana in the 19th Century

Abstract

The Colônia Orfanológica Blasiana, which operated from (1881-1895) was an institution dedicated to the education of black children, who are also engaged in modernizing and diversifying agricultural production practices. During your existence sought to apply innovative techniques of cultivation in place routine farming methods used in the period. Received visits from political and religious authorities, as well as journalists who left accounts of the agricultural activities practiced in the institution, such as the ways of planting, irrigation and about what he had. This study aims to analyze the institution through citations in 19th-century newspapers, contributing to studies on the agricultural modernization in Goiás. For it was the literature search and analysis of documents archived in the national library. It is concluded that the Colônia Orfanológica Blasiana was a pioneer institution dedicated to experimental practices of innovative farming techniques, introducing new concepts, methods, and cultures in the agricultural space in Goiás.