By Paula Martinez
were eight producers who were involved in the process of market farmers since 2007 are now 40 who are leading the market face potatoes, beans and onion, among other products. The organization of the peasantry has been getting support from the municipality to transport the products to Bogota, but this would not have been possible without the leadership of Herminda Luz Velasquez.
Herminda Velásquez Luz Light
Herminda are peasants from the village of La Estrella, the municipality of Cáqueza. She is president of the Municipal Association of Peasant Farmers (AMUC), and also is the promoter of Municipal Committee of Campesino Farmers Market.
Fostering a sense of belonging, combating individualism, promoting partnership, requiring compliance with the rights to the peasantry, Herminda Light has managed to involve women, female heads of household and youth in your county in the process.
"For us, farmers' markets has sought a major life change, because there were some that hardly leaving the house, some that only came when they were to see a doctor. There was a lot of machismo, the men said that was good for business. Many women stayed at home suffering because they can not get your talk directly to meet their own needs, depend on their husbands and forced to be accountable to all the time. Now you do not rely heavily on them. The men have realized that we have great strength and we are thrown forward, we have seen that not only we but also contribute, by promoting the strengthening of our family, "says the leader.
For young people, Herminda light show has been charged with the support of the ADUC, they can continue their studies without leaving the campo. “Les dije que ellos también pueden cultivar nuestro alimento para no tener que ir a mendigarlo y que con las capacitaciones cada día pueden aprender más”, afirma.
Como resultado en Cáqueza los jóvenes ahora piden que se abran más puntos de venta en Bogotá, para duplicar su participación en la venta directa al consumidor. “Da mucha alegría ver que nuestros hijos nos están acompañando en la venta de nuestros productos y que ya no tienen miedo de ir a sacar las papas, la cebolla para ofrecerlas al público”, dice. Y agrega que “a través de conferencias y talleres hemos aprendido sobre la agricultura orgánica y a alimentarnos con estos mismos productos. This has served to raise awareness among our consumers on the importance of consuming less chemicals that are destroying our lives. They in turn have relied on us and ask us to give markets more frequently to bring our fresh products. "
Herminda To Light" peace is not achieved only with words but with deeds, is achieved by strengthening the field because violence is raised where there is no economic resources. The children look at life that gives them opportunities, but there are many deals that come with deception to farmers, leading at times to be traffickers, for example. "The women leaders in the process found a possibility, though even should be strengthened, enabling young people to stay in the field.
He concludes that "through the farmers' markets have strengthened the rural economy, and in the course has been wonderful because we meet, work together, explore strategies, we project to the mayor and received support from ILSA, the ADUC and EDS, among others. " Alba
Yolima Benito Clavijo
Yolima
Alba is Cáqueza Councillor and lives in the village of Placitas the same municipality. Has supported the process of farmers' markets since 2008 when she was elected. She loves working with the rural sector and it is considered part of them. Stresses that from his position as Councillor, was able to support, assist and protect the process from the municipal administration as a bridge approach.
"I've seen and I am a participant in the change that has been generated in the community, how the peasants began a bit limited in their speech and their actions, and how far have been empowered. That is what most rescue and support, empowerment, not just the process of farmers' markets but their very lives. Is to see how a person not previously engaged in dialogue, not even acting personally, now advocates a process, how the same travel, talk and exchange with other communities has empowered people, "says Yolima.
To her, being witness of the efforts that farmers do in their town, coming from its sidewalks to the meeting point in central park Cáqueza at 3 am, walking trails and roads in disrepair, many sleepless , is an example of commitment and teamwork. Sometimes it has had the opportunity to accompany classroom Market in Plaza Bolivar, enriched life experiences. "I get stronger as a person in the shoes of others, doing its best to cooperate," he says.
addition to its support, Yolima has managed to transport the food baskets, managing application against the Secretary of Agriculture department of Cundinamarca, which has allowed "to replace the typical sack" improving the conditions under which food to reach the consumer.
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