REPRESENTATIONS OF RURAL AREAS IN URBAN SPACE: urban agriculture and conservation of biodiversity, a case study in Piracicaba-SP

The representations of ruralities in urban support for the development of urban agriculture practiced especially in empty spaces in urban areas such as vacant lots and public areas, being practiced in like manner of family farming. From a new issue of agriculture can be practiced in rural or urban areas, this work is to focus discover the representations of rural areas in urban space emphasizing the different practices developed by these actors. Take into account the theoretical assumptions of pluriactivity and multifunctionality from the rural traditional agriculture, in this case applied to urban agriculture in Piracicaba-SP as a case study. The organization of these urban gardens are examples of the application of the representation of rural areas in urban environments. It should be noted that the development of these activities helps an urban organization leading to a welfare site and contribute greatly to the local economy and conservation of agro-biodiversity.The representations of ruralities in urban support for the development of urban agriculture practiced especially in empty spaces in urban areas such as vacant lots and public areas, being practiced in like manner of family farming. From a new issue of agriculture can be practiced in rural or urban areas, this work is to focus discover the representations of rural areas in urban space emphasizing the different practices developed by these actors. Take into account the theoretical assumptions of pluriactivity and multifunctionality from the rural traditional agriculture, in this case applied to urban agriculture in Piracicaba-SP as a case study. The organization of these urban gardens are examples of the application of the representation of rural areas in urban environments. It should be noted that the development of these activities helps an urban organization leading to a welfare site and contribute greatly to the local economy and conservation of agro-biodiversity.