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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.

Curated by earthsayer

Small Investments, Lasting Impact
January 16, 2026
Through the support of the European Union and Sweden, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), under ENPARD IV, supports smallholder women dairy farmers in Georgia with knowledge and matching grants to improve food safety of their products. Thousands of them have taken part in FAO Farmer Field Schools to gain insights into animal health, safe production, and good veterinary practices, among other topics. Moreover, hundreds of the women dairy farmers received matching grants to procure dairy production equipment for improved efficiency and food safety. https://youtu.be/pFWa2iwaRig