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Healthy and local is the focus of this special collection around the people who grow and bring organic food to local markets and the people who shop at these markets. Topics also include how farmers grow organic food and the quality of our food supply around issues to include local economy, seeding, use of pestisides and fertilisers, water, food security, availability and pricing.

Curated by earthsayer

June 09, 2026

Youth are vital for transforming food and agriculture. FAO empowers young agripreneurs to lead change in urban agrifood systems through mentorship, innovation, and local links. This helps them build sustainable enterprises, create jobs, and shape inclusive agrifood systems.

Learn more by reading FAO’s Framework for transforming urban agrifood systems and the Brochure: Youth leading change in urban agrifood systems.

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