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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

August 07, 2026

Indigenous Peoples pass down their knowledge of natural resources and ecosystems through lived experience and oral tradition. Chef Fatmata Binta, FAO Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Africa, honors their wisdom and the sustainable food systems that nourish communities and protect biodiversity.

On the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples (9 August), we recognize their invaluable contributions globally. Stay connected with FAO through social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, and Weibo. Subscribe for updates: YouTube.


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