<p>Mountain environments are important spaces for socialization and development of agricultural activities that impact the environment. The objective of this article is to present strategies for sustainable mountain agriculture, experienced in the municipality of Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The methodological reference is the developed work, especially in the last 10 years, by research and rural extension, together with families of family farmers. The article shows that with active social participation it is possible to live with nature in harmony, by promoting the conservation of natural resources, especially in fragile environments such as mountains.</p>