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Mission statement

The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy promotes resilient family farms, rural communities and ecosystems around the world through research and education, science and technology, and advocacy.

IATP's programs

Trade and Global Governance works to democratize the multilateral system of policy-making. We strengthen civil society by linking social movements working on trade, development, peace, human rights, labor, gender, the environment and corporate responsibility.

Rural Communities works to revitalize the countryside through sustainable markets and production for the bioeconomy, community-based development strategies, and progressive rural leadership and policies.

Food and Health makes food healthier by advocating for sustainable food production and a less-contaminated food supply while supporting family farmers and rural communities.

Environment and Agriculture enhances the quality of life in rural agricultural communities by promoting conservation-based economic opportunities and encouraging agricultural diversification, value-added opportunities, regional food systems and effective farm, food and transportation policy.

Forestry promotes responsible forest management by encouraging the long-term health and prosperity of small, privately owned woodlots, their owners and their communities.

Local Foods is a cross cutting effort that brings together all the strands of IATP’s local foods work. From producer to consumer, healthy foods to public health, and policy proposals to new business opportunities, the goal of IATP’s Local Foods Program is to transform our food and agriculture systems.

IATP News
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Radio Sustain
IATP's podcast on fair trade, resilient rural communities, safe food and a healthy environment.
November 20 podcast MP3
September 25 podcast MP3

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