Abstract:The socioeconomic study was conducted at the southern zone of Costa Rica, in the district of Pejibaye, located in Perez Zeledón, through an inquiry of 80 producers aleatorily chosen. The information was obtained on May, 1999. About 84% are landowners, with productive units of an average of 14.5 ha. Most of the basic grains producers diversify with others farming activities, such as spoonflower, coffee and pasture. It was determined that the level of diversification increases with the size of the productive uni… Show more
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