The process of urbanization is taking place rapidly in Can Tho city, having a direct impact on the lives of people in the suburban. A study on a suburban agricultural ward of Binh Thuy district, Can Tho City was surveyed with a random sample of 200 households, to understand the impacts on people's livelihoods in the process of urbanization. The results show that: Long Hoa suburban ward but has a high population density, the average land area per household is 0.45 ha low and most of it is for cultivation of different crops . The education level of the household head is still low, the average is grade 6. There have been significant changes in the structure of economic activities of the household. At present, most of the farmers are engaged in both agricultural production and other commercial and service activities to increase their income. Although the income from non-agricultural occupations is not high, it has gradually increased in the past 7 years (2015-2022) from 30.5 to 40.4 million VND/person/year, of which workers work in different industries. neighboring factories and enterprises have the most stable income. Most of the farmers are focusing on the cultivation of crops with high economic value, intensive animal husbandry and aquaculture. However, at present, there is still a large proportion of unemployed/ underemployed people. Farmers are developing in two strategic directions for their livelihood: (a) still producing high-quality agriculture and seeking the domestic market, especially linking with the market of the inner city of Can Tho in the consumption of agricultural products, (b) increasing non-agricultural activities and services. Both of these strategies need the support of technical transfer of agricultural extension, industrial extension and vocational training by the state to avoid injury to the poor due to the impact of urbanization. Keywords: Urbanization, Non-agricultural activities, Livelihood strategies, Technology transfer, Vocational training.