Economic impact on farmers due to the lack of a market place in the municipality of Abrego, Norte de Santander Impacto económico en los agricultores por la falta de una plaza de mercado en el municipio de Abrego, Norte de Santander

Abstract

Abrego is a municipality where the basis of the economy revolves around agricultural activity; Most of its population is peasant, which depends on it to supply their needs and have an economic stability, taking into account the above, this research was conducted with the objective of determining the economic impact generated in the farmers of the municipality of Abrego by the lack of a market place at present, In order to fulfill this objective, an investigation was carried out based on a non-probabilistic sampling by convenience, also carrying out a descriptive type of investigation, likewise the methods used for the data collection were the application of a closed survey, which was tabulated in a quantitative way, and an interview to a former mayor of the municipality who exercised this public function for two periods, based on the qualitative method. It was possible to reach the conclusion that indeed the absence of the market place in the municipality does generate disadvantages to the farmers and affects their economy. Another important aspect that became evident is that both the farmers and the entire municipality would be favored if there were a market place, since this would significantly help the economy, commerce, tourism and culture of the municipality.