For several decades, Puerto Rico has struggled with food self-sufficiency, meaning that the island does not produce enough food to meet its consumption. The goal of this project was to recommend methods to establish a sustainable agroforestry industry in El Yunque National Forest. The establishment of this industry could contribute to the improvement of the food self-sufficiency of Puerto Rico. To determine the feasibility of a new industry, we conducted an agroforestry assessment and completed a market evaluation. In addition, we designed a business model as well as an education plan to spread awareness. In collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service and local experts, we provided a set of recommendations for continued research and implementation of a sustainable agroforestry plan.

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Creator

• Kornichuk, Gregory John
• Caprio, Andrea Louise
• Hesse, Rachel Elizabeth
• Wilson, Lindsey Elizabeth
• Harless, Thomas Henry

Subject

• Environment
• Well-Being
• Sustainability
• Industry
• Food

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-121813-122951

Keyword

• Agriculture
• Sustainability
• Sustainable development--Environmental aspects
• Food security

Advisor

• Lauer, Hugh C
• Selkow, Stanley M.

Year

• 2013

Center

• San Juan, Puerto Rico Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• U.S. Forest Service

Date created

• 2013-12-18

Location

• San Juan

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2021-01-06