Agro-ecology: beyond food (original) (raw)
Félix, Georges F. and Timmermann, Cristian (2013) Agro-ecology: beyond food.Faming Matters, 29 (4), pp. 30-31.
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Summary in the original language of the document
Some may view indigenous communities as being conservative and backwards. However, the Kabekwa in Costa Rica show that such communities can be adaptable and innovative. In response to changing circumstances, this community has been adapting its farming practices constantly, benefiting from it in multiple ways.
In this case study we show some of the additional advantages agro-ecology provides to farmers beside food. Using the concept of meaningful work we explore how knowledge-intensive farming stimulates the development of skills, improves self-determination and provides incentives for younger generations to work on the land.
| EPrint Type: | Journal paper |
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| Keywords: | agroecology; Costa Rica; farming systems; local knowledge; meaningful work |
| Agrovoc keywords: | LanguageValueURIEnglishUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED |
| Subjects: | Farming Systems Food systems > Food security, food quality and human health Farming Systems > Social aspects Food systems > Community development > Networks and ownership Knowledge management > Education, extension and communication > Technology transfer Environmental aspects > Biodiversity and ecosystem services"Organics" in general > Countries and regions > Latin America |
| Research affiliation: | Other countriesIsrael Netherlands > Wageningen University & Research (WUR) |
| ISSN: | 2210-6499 |
| Deposited By: | Timmermann, Dr. Cristian |
| ID Code: | 24949 |
| Deposited On: | 20 Jan 2014 17:46 |
| Last Modified: | 20 Jan 2014 17:46 |
| Document Language: | English |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Peer-reviewed and accepted |
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