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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 19, 2026

This video explores how agroecology connects production and consumption within food systems, fostering sustainability. By integrating trees, crops, and livestock, agricultural diversification enhances biodiversity, soil health, and climate resilience, while increasing the availability of nutritious foods.

As demand for healthy, local, and sustainably produced foods grows, it encourages further diversification in production. This creates a virtuous cycle where diversified production, markets, diets, and supportive policies reinforce each other. Guided by the 10 Elements of Agroecology, these interactions can transform agrifood systems, benefiting people, nature, and climate.


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