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Agricultura urbana y sustentabilidad en Valdivia, Chile. Una nueva alternativa microempresarial

O Beatriz Vera

Revista Urbano

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This study characterized 22 urban agricultural micro-enterprises in Valdivia, Chile, focusing on their economic, productive, and commercial aspects, and the employment they generate. Using the Snowball method to identify urban farmers, the research found that urban agriculture is a significant source of permanent employment in Valdivia, also providing temporary work during the summer season.