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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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Quebec marks FAO's 80th Anniversary with a symbolic gift of blue flag irises
December 22, 2025

Quebec celebrates 80 years of partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) by planting 80 blue flag irises. These symbolize cooperation, resilience, and sustainable agriculture, marking a significant milestone in their collaboration.

This event highlights FAO’s SAGA2 initiative, which supports sustainable agrifood systems. Discover more about the project and watch the planting of the 80th bulb by visiting: fao.org/in-action/saga/en.

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