Feeding Lima from Within
Lima, Peru · Operator: Cuso Peru
Overview
30-month initiative to boost Lima's local food production. Transforms gardens into hubs with composting and organic cycle training, plus fair trade labeling to support sustainable local agriculture.
Citizen participation
Converts existing gardens into urban agriculture hubs and establishes fair trade labeling for local produce. Training covers irrigation, harvesting, composting, and safe pest control.
Operating model
Fair trade system supporting local circular economy.
Impact
Marketization of local agriculture. Improved food self-sufficiency. Organic cycle implementation.
Crops
- vegetables
- local produce
Scale
30 months duration
Sources（1）
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