Urban agriculture

In the city's interstices, between Afro-Brazilian houses and coconut groves, a discreet but essential agriculture takes place. Aneho's residents grow corn, cassava, vegetables and spices in family gardens that contribute to household food security. Cooperatives are emerging to structure this activity, and market gardening allows women to generate regular income. Urban agriculture is both a tradition and a path forward for a city seeking to reduce its food dependency.