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… to create a public policy agenda that supports a fair and sustainable food and farm system, grounded in the values of: Resiliency: We need agriculture and food systems that build resiliency and are able to withstand shocks in market prices, climate-induced weather events, and declining soil … to create a public policy agenda that supports a fair and sustainable food and farm system, grounded in the values of: RESILIENCY: We need agriculture and food systems that build resiliency and are able to withstand shocks in market prices, …
June 29th, 2017,
… in environmental assessments. States must continue to lead the charge with localized policies that focus on equity and resilience. Such policies best arise from deep community engagement and inclusive processes that strive to address local … in environmental assessments. States must continue to lead the charge with localized policies that focus on equity and resilience. Such policies best arise from deep community engagement and inclusive processes that strive to address local …
June 16th, 2022,
… crises demonstrate that our food and agriculture systems are extremely vulnerable to shocks: We must invest in building resilience. Diversity of knowledge, genetic resources and food systems that foster human rights are necessary to build this resilience. In this Q&A, we dig deeper into the definition of agroecology, examining the principles and elements of … trade agreements and investments that must be implemented to further agroecological transformations to help build resilience in our food and agriculture systems. Overview of agroecology 1. What is agroecology? As an approach, …
… Policy (IATP) and the National Family Farm Coalition (NFFC) appreciate this opportunity to comment on the Fair and Resilient Trade Pillar of the proposed Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). IATP is a non-profit organization based … that helps to reduce overproduction, supports farmer incomes, stabilizes price volatility for consumers and enhances the resilience of rural economies. Discussions could start with consideration of the experiences with food reserves … that helps to reduce overproduction, supports farmer incomes, stabilizes price volatility for consumers and enhances the resilience of rural economies. Discussions could start with consideration of the experiences with food reserves …
… best resolved through international trade alone. Many governments are exploring new ways to develop stronger and more resilient local, regional and national food systems. Food reserves can be a critical component of those reforms. The … This integrated approach has helped local farmers to reduce income variability and improve their farms production and resilience. The national level In addition to providing emergency protection, national reserves can help stabilize … This integrated approach has helped local farmers to reduce income variability and improve their farms production and resilience. The national level In addition to providing emergency protection, national reserves can help stabilize …
… report. With Europe still coping with the Covid-19 pandemic, this is a pertinent time to build the foundations of a resilient, healthy, equitable, ecological, and overall sustainable food system that can withstand future shocks. The … systems. As the EU continues to deal with the pandemic, now is the time to lay out a clear vision for a sustainable and resilient future for food and farming (cf. CSOs letter and Op-Ed on the Farm to Fork Strategy & Covid-19) As the European … ons_-the_case_of_CRISPR/links/604231c3a6fdcc9c78125803/Agroecology-and-Sustainable-Food-Systems-ISSN-Print-Paths-of-least-resilience-advancing-a-methodology-to-assess-the-sustainability-of-food-system-innovations-the-case-of-CRISPR.pdf …
… and capacity investments in infrastructure, small and mid-size processing and market development state-wide, supporting resilient local and regional food systems that strengthen rural economies. Enable land access and farm viability for … and capacity investments in infrastructure, small and mid-size processing and market development state-wide, supporting resilient local and regional food systems that strengthen rural economies . Enable land access and farm viability for …
… for farmers and rural communities: three straight years of plunging farm incomes and rising farm debt; building resilience on the farm and in rural communities to climate change; and the impact on farmers and ranchers of increasing … comments on climate change are deeply troubling at a time when the USDA should be leading efforts to build climate resilience on farms and in rural communities. Governor Perdue, if confirmed as Secretary, will try to manage an … for farmers and rural communities: three straight years of plunging farm incomes and rising farm debt; building resilience on the farm and in rural communities to climate change; and the impact on farmers and ranchers of increasing …
… work as a babbling brook or the ocean waves. We cannot exist without it, but we treat water as an abundant, replaceable, resilient resource. While the globe is "awash" in water, only 1 percent or so is fresh water useable by humans, animals … work as a babbling brook or the ocean waves. We cannot exist without it, but we treat water as an abundant, replaceable, resilient resource. While the globe is "awash" in water, only 1 percent or so is fresh water useable by humans, animals …
May 10th, 2016,
… and individuals rights ranks the highest in terms of interventions in Asia that will reduce hunger and increase resilience and sustainability. 1 As the IAASTD (2009) reported, People are the wealth of ESAP [East & South Asia & the … in governance at all levels are vital tasks in their own right but also have the potential to improve food security, resilience and sustainability for all. 17 Overlap with agroecology The methods of agroecology require a combination of … approaches may best provide different benefits, such as the potential to mitigate climate change 24 and increase resilience. 25 This should be considered alongside participatory evaluation of which practices are the most accessible or …
… transformed to address these challenges. A just transition pathway must enable farmers to contribute to building a resilient, agroecological food system. Regrettably, the European Commissions proposal falls woefully short of what is … protection e.g. through the use of synthetic pesticides or large-scale application of BECCS. Building climate resilience of the agriculture sector must be a key goal; climate mitigation effects should be considered co-benefits. … protection e.g. through the use of synthetic pesticides or large-scale application of BECCS. Building climate resilience of the agriculture sector must be a key goal; climate mitigation effects should be considered co-benefits. …
December 11th, 2009,
… and investment away from genetically engineered crops and input intensive agriculture practices toward low-input, resilient agriculture systems that increase carbon sequestration in the soil and lesson our output of greenhouses gases. … and investment away from industrialized, input and fossil fuel intensive agricultural practices toward low-input, resilient agri- cultural systems that increase carbon sequestration in the soil and lessen output of greenhouse gases. … and renewable energy services. Climate change solutions must build the capacity for farmers to create healthy and resilient communities and ecosystems, including safeguarding water systems. Further reading on Agriculture and Climate …
… findings of the report point to an urgent need to assess our food production system and strengthen practices that create resiliency in the face of finite natural resources and climate change. Our food consumption choices are the other side of … findings of the report point to an urgent need to assess our food production system and strengthen practices that create resiliency in the face of finite natural resources and climate change. Our food consumption choices are the other side of …
… resembles the old Bush trade policy: promoting growth in exports and investment at the expense of local economies and resilient food systems. This is unfortunate, not only because it fails to deliver Obamas promised 21st-century trade … in one country transmit around the world, increasing hunger and undermining efforts to rebuild rural communities and resilient food systems. For decades, the primary problem for agriculture had been low prices, stimulated by U.S. and … learning from the very real experiences of very recent history to build a new approach that ensures fair, healthy and resilient food systems for all. Were still waiting for a 21st-century trade policy. References 1. U.S.-Colombia Trade …
March 28th, 2023,
… and capacity investments in infrastructure, small and mid-size processing and market development state-wide, supporting resilient local and regional food systems that strengthen rural economies. Enable land access and farm viability for … and capacity investments in infrastructure, small and mid-size processing and market development state-wide, supporting resilient local and regional food systems that strengthen rural economies. Enable land access and farm viability for …
… reserves. Food reserves can be an important tool to achieve more stable food supplies and prices for consumers, and more resilient and equitable markets for producersespecially given the diversity in food and agriculture systems and … to crises; National and sub-national reserves, especially where poorly functioning markets inhibit the emergence of resilient and reliable food production and distribution mechanisms; and A realistic (and dynamic) assessment of what role … reserves. Food reserves can be an important tool to achieve more stable food supplies and prices for consumers, and more resilient and equitable markets for producersespecially given the diversity in food and agri- culture systems and …
January 6th, 2022,
… reliant on corn-based cropping systems. The CFS should also be considered within the context of a state-focused climate resilience strategy, including a more resilient agriculture and food system. To continue reading, download a PDF of the comment letter . Filed under Climate … reliant on corn-based cropping systems. The CFS should also be considered within the context of a state-focused climate resilience strategy, including a more resilient agriculture and food system. Thank you for the opportunity to submit …
October 14th, 2020,
… rural communities or adequately evaluate more climate-friendly methods of animal agriculture that also make farms more resilient to climate impacts. Furthermore, a large hog operation (Barrick Farms) is being started in Norman County at the … Subcabinet and the Governors Advisory Council on Climate Change to Promote Coordinated Climate Change Mitigation and Resilience Strategies in the State of Minnesota, (State of Minnesota, December 2019). 2 The U.S. Environmental Protection … more resilient to climate impacts. Boosting soil health increases the water-holding capacity of soil, thereby increasing resilience to floods and drought. For example, A typical degraded Midwest soil with 1% organic matter may hold less than …
… half the worlds forests to an undisturbed state, which, along with expanding natural forests, builds ecosystem resilience. Figure 2 stacks these different restoration wedges to estimate annual and total forest-restoration carbon … emissions out of the atmosphere now, but because it maximizes ecosystem integrity and biodiversity protection and thus resilience in the face of climate change. Intact peatlands contribute to a range of ecosystem services; but draining … However, re-orienting food production and improving diets through agroecology provides critical health, livelihood, resilience, and food culture benefits that are generally not well represented in discussions of the climate response in …
… farms and boats. Increase funding for USDA Local Agriculture Marketing Program to strengthen local food system resilience. Provide additional funding of at least $100 million for the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations … this fiscal year for plants with a USDA Grant of Inspection with less than 50 employees. SYSTEM REFORM FOR AGRICULTURAL RESILIENCE Institutionalize strategic public national food reserves for future crises. Pass systemic fair pricing legislation, coupled with supply management, for food producers to strengthen rural economic resilience. Support fair agricultural contracts, farmer/grower/rancher rights, and competitive markets by reissuing and …