This year is an exciting one for family farms all around the world! 2014 has been declared the International Year of Family Farming by the United Nations.
The campaign is being run by the World Rural Forum, an organization which unites 80 groups working for more sustainable rural and agricultural development worldwide. It aims to celebrate the work of family farmers and encourage their support.
Family farms have a big role to play in reducing poverty and world hunger, and in ensuring sustainable rural development and food security.
But they’re often not supported as they should be! Many [...]
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