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Short Food Supply Chains as a Strengthening Factor intheEconomy of Producers in Curillo, Caquetá
The municipality of Curillo, Caquetá, faces climatic, economic, and public order challenges within its local economy, particularly in the agricultural sector, which limits sustainable income opportunities for single-family farming units. In this context, the implementation of Short Food Supply Chains (SFSC) represents a marketing concept applied to the agricultural sector that offers multiple benefits, such as: a) the reduction of intermediaries, b) increased profit margins for family units, c) consumer access to higher quality products, d) the promotion of the local economy, and e) the strengthening of the link between producers and consumers.
There is an extensive bibliographic review of international studies documenting experiences in the implementation of SFSCs in other countries. Therefore, the research group of Economic Studies ESECON is conducting an intervention in the municipality of Curillo, Caquetá—through surveys with multiple-choice questions administered to 120 producers—the objective was to understand the local perceptions regarding the application of SFSCs for subsistence family units. The findings from global experiences propose strategies such as strengthening family farming, creating farmers' markets and local fairs, implementing Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), promoting associativism, and securing state or private support. Furthermore, the application of alternative food networks for direct sales to individuals is highlighted, emphasizing its positive impact on the single-family economy, environmental sustainability, the industrialization of the agricultural system, food security, product promotion, and the autonomy of subsistence agricultural family units.
