Mexico is home to tens of millions of small producers increasingly squeezed off their land by unfair trade policies and public neglect. UNORCA is an autonomous, non-profit and non-partisan network of Mexican campesino and indigenous farming organizations advocating for small farmers’ livelihoods and rights.
A national network of 1,400 Mexican campesino and Indigenous farming organizations representing 200,000 producers in 27 Mexican states, UNORCA is also a member of La Via Campesina.
UNORCA plays a critical role in the climate justice movement in Mexico. Through education and organizing efforts, the network mobilizes hundreds of communities to advocate for the rights of Mother Earth and local families, and build solidarity links between rural and urban communities.
Since its implementation in 1994 the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has had a devastating impact on our partners and the people of Mexico. The trade agreement has resulted in the destruction of rural livelihoods and the environment, a decrease in jobs and wages, more economic and social inequalities and an increase in human rights violations.
Carlos Henríquez can talk about fertilizer for hours. He knows what mix of ingredients will help certain crops grow better, the right “recipe” for creating well-balanced compost and fertilizers, the best ways to keep moisture in the soil even in dry spells.
