Effects of on-farm diversification strategies on smallholder coffee farmer food security and income sufficiency in Chiapas, Mexico (original) (raw)

2020, Journal of Rural Studies

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This study explores the diversification strategies employed by smallholder coffee farmers in Chiapas, Mexico, and examines their impacts on food security and income sufficiency. In a context where coffee remains a central livelihood source, the research highlights the supplementary roles of diverse agroecological practices and off-farm activities in enhancing food and income security. The findings underscore the necessity of understanding local contexts to create actionable knowledge for improving the livelihoods of smallholder coffee farming communities.