Análisis preliminar del “Sistema Agroalimentario Ciudad-Región” en el municipio de El Grullo, en el sur del estado de Jalisco

Abstract

Food security is an issue of great importance to the Mexican society that is increasingly urbanizing. It also requires a regional approach, amongst others, taking into account the urban-rural interactions. In this article, we discuss the issue of food security in an exploratory way, parting from the notion of City-Region Agroalimentary System, illustrated by a case study in the state of Jalisco. Our case exemplifies the local-regional agroalimentary dynamics, illustrating a lack of food security at the municipal level and a growing dependence on food from abroad. We end our article with a discussion and conclusion on the food security issue in regional spaces.