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How to Start Community Agroforestry Projects: Advice from 11 Forest Gardens

ATTRA

Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service, National Agroforestry Center, under the authority of the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978. This publication was also made possible in part by a cooperative agreement with the United States Botanic Garden, and by a grant from the U.S.

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124 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in 2024!

Food Tank

Asian Farmers Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA) , Asia AFA works to empower and strengthen the capacities of leaders and technical staff to increase resilience and combat hunger. agency IFAD supports rural communities’ efforts to increase their food and nutrition security and their incomes.

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Path to a New Farm Bill: Sustainable and Organic Research 

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

In comparison to the enormous opportunity that sustainable and organic agriculture represents for farmers and rural communities, federal investment in related research, education, and extension has been minuscule. Despite these positive steps, RPFSA falls short in several critical areas important to NSAC members.

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