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Database research record2021·Colombia

Perspectivas de la agricultura urbana y periurbana para la seguridad alimentaria en Colombia

Sandra Patricia Montenegro Gómez, Yulian Adalberto Sepúlveda Casadiego

Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia eBooks

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This paper contextualizes relevant experiences and technical tools for implementing urban and peri-urban agroecological orchards in Colombia. It notes that urban and peri-urban agriculture can alleviate food insecurity and create jobs, but currently, Colombia lacks government policies to support these processes. The study aims to transfer knowledge on crops to communities to strengthen food security through vegetable production.