REPRESENTAÇÕES DO MEIO RURAL NO ESPAÇO URBANO: A AGRICULTURA URBANA E CONSERVAÇÃO DA AGROBIODIVERSIDADE. UM ESTUDO DE CASO NO MUNICÍPIO DE PIRACICABA, SÃO PAULO

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This case study focuses on understanding the representations of rural environments within urban spaces, emphasizing urban agriculture practices. It applies theoretical assumptions of pluriactivity and multifunctionality from traditional rural agriculture to urban agriculture in Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil. The organization of urban gardens exemplifies the application of rural representation in urban settings, with these activities contributing to local well-being, the local economy, and the conservation of agrobiodiversity.