Organización campesina y recuperación de saberes tradicionales en la producción de maíz en la comunidad de La Lima, Coyuca de Benítez, Guerrero.

Abstract

The document underscores the importance of reclaiming traditional knowledge to preserve cultural diversity, strengthen community identities, ensure food security, and promote agricultural sustainability. It focuses on corn production, where ancestral knowledge of planting, seed selection, and agricultural techniques has proven effective and adaptable to adverse conditions. Revitalizing these traditions enriches cultural heritage and promotes sustainable and resilient agricultural systems. Peasant organization is crucial for effectively transmitting this knowledge and resisting external pressures that could displace traditional techniques. The absence of organizational structures may result in the loss of valuable knowledge, jeopardizing genetic diversity and adaptability. The research proposes exploring the feasibility of establishing a community organization for the management and conservation of Creole corn and its traditional knowledge in La Lima, Guerrero, Mexico. The objective is to document and generate pertinent information for future research, promote food sovereignty, and contribute to sustainable development. The research methodology is mixed, with a focus on the cornfield, farmers, and traditional knowledge. Workshops, interviews, and a questionnaire were conducted to gauge the community's perception of the importance of organizing to preserve native corn and traditional knowledge. The results indicate that the community acknowledges the necessity of organizing to conserve native corn and associated knowledge. There is a readiness to participate in workshops and community organization programs, and the benefits of peasant association for conserving traditional knowledge and the cornfield are acknowledged. The research concludes by emphasizing the need to develop strategies for establishing a peasant organization that fosters autonomy and conserves corn seeds. This does not preclude the hybrid or transgenic corn production system, which offers greater profitability and marketing ease.