Abstract

GERRITSEN, Peter R. W.  and  MORALES HERNANDEZ, Jaime. Experiencias de agricultura sustentable y comercio justo en el Estado de Jalisco, occidente de México. Rev. pueblos front. digit. [online]. 2009, vol.4, n.7, pp.187-226. ISSN 1870-4115.  https://doi.org/10.22201/cimsur.18704115e.2009.7.188.

This article describes the experiences of different groups of producers in the state of Jalisco and their efforts to develop an alternative development model. Beginning several years ago, they have transformed their conventional production systems into sustainable systems, and have also sought different commercialization channels. The groups have in common their participation in the Network of Sustainable Agricultural Alternatives (Red de Alternativas Sustentables Agropecuarias –RASA) in which different nongovernmental institutions and consumer groups also participate. This network may be considered a new social movement that aims to develop new schemes of sustainable rural development. We end with a discussion and conclusion in relation with the possibilities and challenges of the Network to strengthen sustainable agriculture and fair trade.

Keywords : Sustainable agriculture; fair trade; social movements.