Estudio de factibilidad de la implementación de huertos familiares para contribuir a la soberanía alimentaria en Malvas

Abstract

Abstract:Since the pandemic, in Zaruma vegetables were scarce and in turn had a higher price than those normally marketed, so some Malvas families felt the need to have these products and began to make gardens or plant vegetables in recyclable containers. That is why this work seeks to evaluate the feasibility of the implementation of family gardens to contribute to food sovereignty in the parish. For which a descriptive investigation was carried out to detail with a quantitative and qualitative approach the characteristics and other variables in the area where the project is to be carried out. Different studies were carried out, such as: market, technical, economic and social study, which were essential to meet the stated objective. Giving a favorable result with the different indicators proposed to evaluate the implementation of the orchards. In conclusion, this study aims to show the social benefits for the population of the Malvas parish and seeks to be a contribution to the canton, province and country where home garden projects can be carried out.