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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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Different Faces, One Story: Championing Food Safety in Rural Georgia
January 15, 2026

Supported by the European Union and Sweden under ENPARD IV, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) empowers smallholder women dairy farmers in Georgia. Through Farmer Field Schools, thousands gain knowledge in animal health, safe production, and good veterinary practices. Additionally, hundreds receive matching grants for equipment, significantly enhancing efficiency and food safety.

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