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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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Results of the Forest and Farm Facility in Ecuador
April 22, 2026

This video highlights the Forest and Farm Facility (FFF) results in Ecuador since October 2018. Testimonials from Forest and Farm Producer Organizations (FFPOs) demonstrate how FAO's FFF support strengthened the Amazonian bioeconomy, integrated gender, consolidated livelihoods, and created youth opportunities. FFF provides direct financial investment to FFPOs.

FFF has mobilized over $4.6 million, directly impacting 14,600 rural families and promoting good practices across 211,000 hectares. Beneficiaries are 49% women and 75% indigenous. Subscribe to FAO on YouTube. Follow FAO: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, Weibo. © FAO.