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Nancy Cabezas, the peasant face uniting production and conservation

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In the corners where native forest coexists with family crops, emerges the story of Nancy Cabezas, a farmer who has turned vegetable cultivation into a path of identity, livelihood, and territorial roots.

With the dedication of one who knows every furrow of her land, Nancy grows tomatoes, lettuces, and scallions which she then sells in her community. Her products arrive fresh, but also loaded with the value that comes from constant work and knowledge inherited from the rural world.

"For me it's not just about selling; it's about offering something I believe in and that contributes to the well-being of those who consume it," she states, highlighting the relationship of trust she has built with her customers over time.

Nancy's effort reflects the importance of peasant family farming in areas where forest and productive activity interact daily. There, working the land not only generates income but keeps traditions alive, strengthens local culture, and sustains community life.

Her story reminds us that forest territory cannot be understood solely from its natural wealth, but also from the people who care for it, inhabit it, and make it productive with respect.

From Acoforag, they continue to value women and men like Nancy, who represent the possible—and necessary—balance between responsible production and environmental conservation.