Agroecology has emerged in recent times as a productive model making a strong impact in contemporary agriculture and thinking about the future.
It is a way of producing that seeks to make a significant change in the way of cultivating and generating food.
Rural project “Janus” and its impact on the agroecological future
In Contralmirante Cordero, Río Negro, the rural project “Janus” aims to regenerate altered ecosystems and proposes a social, productive, and environmental transformation. This approach suggests a sustainable rural community where productive spaces harmoniously integrate with the natural environment.
“Today, more than ever, it is crucial to regenerate ecosystems that have been altered,” says Jorge Aragón, an engineer and promoter of the project, along with his wife, agronomist Cecilia Ambort.
As he explains, the proposal is based on bioclimatic architecture principles to design habitats, biodynamic agriculture to keep soils alive, social and productive integration to strengthen the community, and circular economy to manage waste. All this under the premise of “zero kilometer” logistics that promotes local supply.
Aragón also points out that rural depopulation in recent decades “has led to 93% urban population and only 7% rural, increasing food insecurity.” Faced with this reality, the project proposes a paradigm shift.
Agroecological Village of JANUS and its sustainable model
The Agroecological Village of JANUS, authorized by Ordinance 26/24 of the Municipality of Contralmirante Cordero and Barda del Medio, seeks to revitalize rural areas by promoting a scalable, adaptable, and replicable model.
“This model not only promotes the production of healthy food and the reduction of energy consumption, but also favors regenerative practices that integrate nature as the protagonist,” highlights Aragón.
Regarding the social and productive aspect, the project establishes that 60% of the farm’s surface is shared ownership among 20 residents. Each of them will have an individual plot of between 1000 and 3000 square meters where they can develop family agroecological projects, integrated into an annual production plan.
Agroecology is promoted as a sustainable production method that invites people to return to the land, farms, and fields.
This approach seeks to reconnect society with rural life, promoting environmentally respectful agricultural practices. It also aims to strengthen rural communities that produce healthy food while preserving natural ecosystems.
Perspectives of the agroecological future
“Our model arises from the articulation between agriculture, landscape design, and the need for sustainable habitats in low population density areas. We want to demonstrate that it is possible to live in harmony with nature,” concludes Jorge Aragón.
This innovative approach, with nature as the axis of social cohesion and productivity, could pave the way towards the regeneration of rural areas, revitalizing their landscapes and dynamism for the benefit of the community and the environment.
These are proposals presented as sustainable alternatives. They are environmentally friendly and have the potential to provide sustenance to hundreds of families living in Patagonia.
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