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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.

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Women of the Native Forest: Production, Identity and Care in Rural Argentina
April 24, 2026

Rural and Indigenous women in Argentina's native forests combine livestock, agroecology, beekeeping, and tourism for income, while conserving biodiversity. Deeply connected to the forest as a source of life and identity, their collective efforts strengthen autonomy, promote sustainable practices, and prevent deforestation. They advocate for technical support and gender-responsive policies to enhance their vital role in forest management.

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