Quito AGRUPAR - Participatory Urban Agriculture Project
Quito, Ecuador · Operator: Quito Municipality & Community
Overview
Municipality-supported participatory urban agriculture with community-managed orchards, organic production, and food processing
Citizen participation
Community-managed orchards with organic production and small animal raising
Operating model
Municipal-supported participatory farming program
Impact
Enhanced local food security and strengthened community cohesion
Crops
- fruit
- vegetables
- compost
Scale
Multiple orchards and small animal raising sites across city
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