Over the past few decades, traditional agriculture based on local diversity has given way to monoculture crops destined for export.
This reduces biodiversity, threatens local economies, and undermines the autonomy and cultural identity of communities.
In 4 out of 10 countries, more than 1/3 of children were stunted due to insufficient and poor-quality food.
Diversifying the local economy and finding other sources of income, including harvesting and adding value to local fruits, can help the communities.
Allows communities to manage production, keeping some of their produce for their own consumption and selling the rest.
They have a greater variety of things to sell throughout the year.
Ensures the availability of food in every season
Helps protect against the risks of climate change, predators, and epidemics of diseases.
Food production must also:
Protect ecosystems
Protect soil fertility
Protect wild resources
i.e. forests
Protect oceans, river, and lakes
Protect ground water supplies
Farmers are working with Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) which include, Slow Food International and ACDI/VOC to learn how to protect plants and fertilize them with organic compost.
Encouraging the consumption of local products through education, promotion, and added value.
Awareness and Education
A nonprofit organization who supports the principles behind organic agriculture, such as promoting methods that have a low impact on the environment and reducing the use of pesticides.
Slow Food promotes good, clean and fair food for all
Slow Food defends Food Biodiversity, Develops Networks, Educates on Food and Taste, and connects producers and consumers.
How You and I Can Help
Learn about Biodiversity and Food issues.
Be aware when shopping for food
Choose locally grown food
Choose organic food
Choose seafood wisely
Take the “Eat Local Challenge”
Get Involved
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