An Agriculture designed with human beings and the environment in mind. The strength of organization and articulation Part I

  • Pedro García Farmers members of the Cooperative Alliance.
  • José Cortéz Farmers who are members of the the Cooperative Alliance.
  • Jaime Cruz Farmers who are members of the La Alianza Cooperative.
  • José Mendoza Farmers who are members of the La Alianza Cooperative.
  • jos Pineau Farmers who are members of the La Alianza Cooperative.
  • María Morros INIA Researcher. National Institute of Agricultural Research of Lara State.
  • Alfredo Pire INIA Research Associate Technician.

Abstract

The starting point of the interaction between the Cooperative Alliance and FONAIAP Lara (currently INIA Lara) was determined by the coincidence that existed between the farmers' proposals to move towards a "Healthy Agriculture" and the interest of the technicians to start a process of rapprochement and interaction with the rural communities. For this reason, the activities were carried out under a participatory scheme, where the farmers became partners in the research process; the results of this interaction and fruitful dialogue gradually permeated the rigid institutional schemes. From the beginning, the aim was to facilitate development through strengthening the power of action of the communities for decision-making.

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Published
2013-04-23
How to Cite
García, P., Cortéz, J., Cruz, J., Mendoza, J., Pineau, jos, Morros, M., & Pire, A. (2013). An Agriculture designed with human beings and the environment in mind. The strength of organization and articulation Part I. INIA Divulga, 24(24), 18-22. Retrieved from http://publicaciones.inia.gob.ve/index.php/iniadivulga/article/view/906
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