Many families in the canton cultivate pitahaya, meeting the standard of good agricultural practices, the cultivation of pitahaya has raised people’s living standards by providing an adequate work source and a steady income to the population, which is reflected in education and culture of the sector.

The plantations are located in a natural environment, Anca tropical Fresh works with good agricultural practices of pre-harvest and harvesting with elements of personal protection, constant training of personnel, hygienic management, adequate handling of pesticides, live fences.