The study was set out to explore the enforcement of the systemic design concept in sugarcane and its derivatives production chain in the Colombian territory as a way of taking the first steps towards sustainability in Latin America. The subjects of analysis were sugarcane, refined sugar and panela, a natural product obtained from sugar cane juices which by continuous cooking, concentrates, creating a soft mass that solidifies. The study has also frames the history behind the worldwide spread of this products and how they became part of the Colombian tradition. Furthermore, this thesis is motivated by the increasing problem of globalization, an issue that is hitting hard Colombian culture and threatens to eliminate the national artisanal know-how and its native heritage. Another important objective is convincing farmers to desist from the use of GMO seeds and technological packages for agriculture, for this reason it aims to demonstrate that sustainable agriculture is more beneficial for society and environment.