The FFS method is explained in detail and group exercises are included for facilitators, which are illustrated with pictures showing the context of Central and South America. Emphasis is placed on participatory diagnosis of production axes, including matching legumes and stones as material, ballot box, spider web group diagnosis on the advantages and disadvantages, to analyse the importance and problems of the selected crops and the economic aspects of the crop enterprise. The AESA covers aspects of insects on farms and includes comparative observations of crops for biological control.