In January of 2013, Bolivian President Evo Morales signed a new law that declared that family farming is of “public and national interest.”
Agriculture
Permaculture Combats Malnutrition in Malawi
Permaculture helps subsistence farmers in Malawi access nutritious produce year round.
Urban Gardening Offers Nutrition and a Livelihood for HIV affected Ethiopians
Urban gardening in Ethiopia brings a livelihood and critical nutrition to people living with HIV.
John Hopkins Supports Research in the Public Health Benefits of Aquaculture
Johns Hopkins’s Center for a Livable Future supports research connecting aquaculture and public health.
Cooperative Small-Scale Farming Movements Make Strides Around the World
This International Year of Family Farming series post features three small farmer groups that are helping farmers to succeed by pooling knowledge and resources.
World Health Day 2013: Spotlight on Food and High Blood Pressure
Food Tank’s World Health Day series spotlights how changes in both food and agriculture systems can address the world’s health problems.
A Focus on Land Rights to Improve Food Security
Guidelines passed by the FAO support food security by promoting fair processes for land rights and land access.
Trees That Feed Foundation Promotes Wellbeing for People and Planet
The Trees That Feed Foundation plants edible trees in developing nations that feed people, create jobs, and protect the environment.
The New Farmer Project: An Essential Tool Shed for Vermont’s Aspiring Farmers
The University of Vermont’s New Farmer Project provides resources, training and support for aspiring farmers.
Biofuels Panel: The Intersection of Food and Energy Policy
What role do biofuels have in reducing carbon footprints, mitigating climate change and do they really displace food?
