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From Faltering to Flourishing: Local Food Supply Chains are Making a Comeback 

Agritecture Blog

Because of the political and scientific focus on staple grain production, just three crops (wheat, rice and maize) make up almost half of global calorie consumption. Of the more than 200,000 edible plant species , people today rely on just 15 for almost all of their regular food intake.

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124 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in 2024!

Food Tank

The organization introduces beneficial plants called green manure/cover crops which fertilize the soil, control weeds, and respond to periods of drought. Demanda Colectiva , Mexico The Demanda Colectiva has fought to protect Mexico’s native maize varieties, which are threatened by uncontrolled cross-pollination from genetically modified corn.

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