their main line, followed by the cultivation of
sugarcane, whose tradition dates back more than four centuries; produce panela
with which local and regional markets are supplied. Cane and corn different
products that are the foundation of the ancient cuisine of rural communities
are obtained. Beans, banana, cassava, various citrus, and products "catch
pan", fruits, vegetables, meeting local demand and some nearby towns are
also grown. There is a significant livestock industry in the areas of natural
pasture with about 23,000 heads and milk production. The vaccine, swine and
horse breeding provides products supplying local markets and active at the same
time the economy through monthly fairs wide acceptance and recognition among
the municipalities of the area of influence. With lower volume there breeding
birds, however, supplies the local market. Fish farming has been encouraged in
Riosucio since the 1970s; There are currently 140 farms. Logging organized
through artificial forests, albeit somewhat benefited many families a few years
ago, has been seriously damaging the ecology of the town since the time it was
removed; social and economic problems of families who lost their jobs has led
to the destruction of the most valuable natural forest sanctuaries Township,
damaging both flora and fauna and soils also reflected in the lack of land for
agriculture and livestock, causing the exodus of the peasants and the
depopulation of certain extensions in rural areas. Ríosucio produces the
ancient craft quintessential Viejo Caldas as the pre-Columbian Era goes back in
Indigenous Parcialidades; culturally has a high level. Communities are Cañamomo
and Lomaprieta (sidewalk Portachuelo), The Mountain and San Lorenzo, which
today perpetuates this tradition, producing pottery, ceramics, rattan basketry,
woven in cañabrava, headgear, wood carvings and products sisal and
"guascas" or "sock" banana. The artisans are grouped in the
"Association of
