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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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A Village Learns Together
January 16, 2026

The FAO, supported by the EU and Sweden under ENPARD IV, empowers smallholder women dairy farmers in Georgia. This initiative provides knowledge and matching grants to enhance food safety and production efficiency.

Thousands of farmers have attended FAO Farmer Field Schools, gaining vital insights into animal health, safe production, and veterinary practices. Additionally, hundreds received matching grants to acquire essential dairy equipment, further improving their operations.

Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFWa2iwaRig