From past to future agricultural expertise in Africa: Jola women of Senegal expand market-gardening.
Jola women farmers in the Casamance region of southern Senegal use their "traditional" knowledge and farming skills to shift crop repertoires and techniques so as to embark on market-gardening, thus innovating in response to new needs and perceived opportunities. The argument is relevant to present-day concerns about regional food systems and the role of women in securing an income and providing extra food for the family.
Linares
Olga F
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Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Diplomatic Post Office AA 34002-9998. linareso@si.edu
D000349:Africa; D000383:Agriculture / Q000379:methods*; D018556:Crops, Agricultural; D005260:Female; D005523:Food Supply; D051639:Gardening; D006801:Humans; D007182:Income; D012675:Senegal; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors