ABSTRACT Transition and amplification processes promote the adoption of agroecological principles among producers. This study shows how both processes are put into practice. To obtain information, 12 semi-structured interviews were conducted with farmers selected through snowball sampling. For amplification, field visits and informal interviews were carried out with agroecological farmers. The results reveal a clear distinction between agroecological farmers, from those in transition, and those following conventional. Agroecological practices are not only determined by the perceived risks associated with the use of fertilizers and pesticides by the producers. Agroecological farmers show potential to amplify agroecology. Finally, this study shows that transition and amplification can be evaluated as different processes.