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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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Empowering Young Forestry Leaders through the FAO elearning Academy
February 16, 2026

Zebulun Otaigbe Ojo, Head of the IFSA Sub-Commission to FAO, highlights the transformative impact of the FAO elearning Academy. Its free, multilingual, and certified courses provide high-level knowledge in forest management, climate change, and bioeconomy to students worldwide, regardless of location.

Programs like the National Forest Inventory and Institutionalization of Forest Data strengthen technical skills, support research, and enhance career development. The Academy ensures equal access to education, preparing the next generation of leaders for sustainable forest restoration and environmental stewardship.

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