Knowledge management for peasant: A thematic proposal for strengthening rural economic units

Abstract

Objective: to establish a thematic proposal for the management of knowledge of small agricultural producers (peasants) and the strengthening of rural economic units in the state of Querétaro that will energize the social fabric and improve the quality of life of the rural population.

Design/methodology/approach: A bibliometric study of the scientific production on peasant knowledge in Mexico was carried out, as well as an observational analysis, which focused on specific and general problems. According to the information obtained and the problems detected, three areas for knowledge management were established: technical-productive, managerial and entrepreneurial.

Results: In the technical-productive area, training in good agricultural practices should be addressed, along with technological innovation and the generation of added value. In the management area, issues related to strategic management with a broad business vision that will help create strategies for agribusiness development. With respect to entrepreneurship, it is important to highlight the internal and external factors of the environment, which will awaken their interest, fostering leadership and direction for business development, in addition to promoting associativity in agricultural production regions. The implementation of the topics proposed in the research will strengthen and boost small-scale agricultural production in the state of Querétaro.

Limitations on study/implications: This research can serve as a reference for small agricultural producers (peasant).

Findings/conclusions: There is a great opportunity through knowledge management to increase the capacities, knowledge and skills of small agricultural producers (peasant) in the state of Querétaro in technical-productive, managerial and entrepreneurial issues, which will generate economic, social and environmental impacts for the benefit of this rural sector.