One day at the market of a ‘Canasta Comunitaria’ in Riobamba Every two weeks a market with local products from small producers living in the highlands around Riobamba is being organized in the city Riobamba, Chimborazo. The concept of this initiative is called a ‘Canasta Comunitaria’ and is organized by the foundation Utopia, which is … Continue reading Un Dia Con la “Canasta Comunitaria” de Riobamba
Bancos Comunitarios de Semillas in Chirinche Bajo
For many years EkoRurals team has worked on strengthening farmer management of genetic resources in small farmer communities in the Central highlands of Ecuador. Seeds have been the focus of farmer-led action-learning activities aimed to reverse effect of erosion on Andean species and varieties while enhancing farmer families resilience and livelihoods. In 2008, in a … Continue reading Bancos Comunitarios de Semillas in Chirinche Bajo
Seed Banks, Natural Fiber & Color Tint Plants In Padrehuasi
Padrehuasi is a small rural community of about 50 inhabitants in the highlands of Cotopaxi. In Padrehuasi the villagers cultivate among other things, fibers and color tints from a natural plant. This in order to fabricate artisanal works from the fibers and tints elsewhere. EkoRural in cooperation with a CBO (community based organization) named CINEP … Continue reading Seed Banks, Natural Fiber & Color Tint Plants In Padrehuasi
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