Caracterización de la producción familiar de alimentos a partir de sus aspectos sociales y productivos en el paraje rural Mallín Ahogado

Abstract

Family-scale production goes beyond the merely productive and is rather a way of life that has the potential to increase the food supply and improve the living conditions of rural populations. It contributes to strengthening the food sovereignty of those who carry it out, since the food produced in family gardens contributes to the family economy and provides health benefits through a healthy and nutritious diet. The objective of this work is to characterize family food production in the rural area of Mallín Ahogado, El Bolsón, Río Negro, by recovering, ordering and updating the written background on the study area in relation to environmental, social and cultural characteristics regarding this type of activity. Also to identify characteristics, problems and opportunities related to the production, commercialization and exchange of food of the families in the area. This research work investigates socio-cultural aspects of the inhabitants of the area. From agricultural practices carried out at present and in the past, the family organization related to these tasks, the composition of family income, local knowledge regarding crop management and animal husbandry, food and medicinal plants, as well as the visions and perceptions of the inhabitants regarding the changes and future projection of the rural area. The profile of the rural inhabitants is redefined based on the combination of activities to generate new ways of life in changing territories. The agroecological approach is considered the appropriate one to observe and analyze these cases since it proposes to broaden the view to contemplate the endless number of aspects that compose it.