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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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Las mujeres siempre estamos con la semilla
March 11, 2026

Briseida Sicos, a farmer from Sacaca, Cusco, Peru, exemplifies the women who sustain family agriculture. Their knowledge, experience, and deep connection to the land are vital for food security, biodiversity, and the continuity of food systems in rural Peru.

In 2026, FAO will celebrate the #AñoDeLaAgricultora, recognizing generations of women farmers who have safeguarded the origin of our food. This celebration honors their invaluable contribution to life from the countryside. #iywf2026 #MujeresRurales #AgriculturaFamiliar

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