Ganadería Joven: Integración Rural para el Futuro Sostenible

Abstract

Livestock farming is a crucial sector for the development of rural areas in Colombia, but it is currently facing major challenges such as the aging of the rural population, the degradation of natural resources and the demand for sustainable practices. This has motivated the need to involve rural youth in this productive activity, who are limited by the lack of job opportunities, lack of financing and limited access to land, which leads to migration to the cities. Based on this problem, the proposal seeks to propose strategies for the revitalization of the livestock activity in the rural communities of the Rionegro Region (Cundinamarca), through the promotion and active participation of young people under a modern and sustainable agricultural environment, contributing to economic, social and environmental development and ensuring a more sustainable and equitable future. For its development, it is initially intended to make a diagnosis of the livestock sector from the social, economic, political and productive aspects and then formulate a proposal for the promotion and active participation of young people in order to improve their quality of life and thus contribute to environmental sustainability. By encouraging youth participation, we hope to generate employment opportunities and improve food security, promoting greater environmental awareness among the younger generations.