PUBLIC POLICY FROM THE LOCAL SCOPE TO PRODUCE FOODS IN SMALL SPACES: CASE IN TLAXALA, MEXICO

Abstract

With the purpose of increasing the amount, quality and availability of fresh and clean foods for the family diet, in addition to the financial income of families in Tlaxcala, the Urban Agriculture program was operated, by creating production modules and offering permanent training in communities, neighborhoods, and residential developments, through a team of interdisciplinary professional services, with the primordial aim of involving youth, students, children and women of the household. After almost five years since the program began, 187 families and 30 basic education schools have participated. The modules were established in 116 communities from 22 municipalities in the state. It is possible to
design and operate public policies in favor of food production in small spaces of suburban areas and urban nuclei of rural communities with relative success, if there is political will and sensitivity regarding the strategic importance that this represents.