Agroecological markets. An alternative for whom?

Abstract

The Popular Women's Organization (OFP) has always sought to improve the quality of life of women heads of household, victims of armed conflict, domestic violence or those in displacement; creating economic and social planning in a territorial dynamic with a productive and sustainable practice that can provide these women with economic autonomy. With this purpose, the aim is to promote an agroecological strategy that allows these women to produce and offer their products, as well as allowing consumers to benefit from a healthy and good quality product. BAZARTE as an agroecological, sustainable and economic strategy is carried out in Barrancabermeja. This article aims to identify the most relevant aspects of the agroecological market. For this research, qualitative measurement instruments were implemented, divided into five phases that allowed the results to demonstrate the consolidation of work networks between producers. For this, it is important to have an open window with consumers who choose their products as the first option, in addition to the conservation of a fundamental social fabric in our rurality. BAZARTE, without a doubt, is a novel strategy that seeks to support women from different municipalities of Magdalena Medio through social organization with the purpose of consolidating economic autonomy.