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Thematic Presentation on "Family farming"Amit Yadav
Welcome to the Thematic Presentation on “Family Farming”. We the MSW II year student of School of Social Work Roshni Nilaya select this topic for thematic presentation because 2014 is The”International Year of Family Farming”. Through this presentation our focus is to inform about the family farming, importance of family farming, what is International Year of Family Farming, 2014, Objectives of family farming and so on.
http://www.fao.org/agroecology/en/ | Presentation by Parviz Koohafkan of the World Agricultural Heritage Foundation regarding the development of sustainable food systems. The presentation was delivered on January 31, 2017 at the CGRFA Side Event Biodiversity and Agroecology: The Agroecology Knowledge Hub.
Thematic Presentation on "Family farming"Amit Yadav
Welcome to the Thematic Presentation on “Family Farming”. We the MSW II year student of School of Social Work Roshni Nilaya select this topic for thematic presentation because 2014 is The”International Year of Family Farming”. Through this presentation our focus is to inform about the family farming, importance of family farming, what is International Year of Family Farming, 2014, Objectives of family farming and so on.
Farming First is a coalition of global organisations looking to enhance sustainable development through agriculture. More can be found on the website: www.farmingfirst.org
In contrast to the highly mechanistic food production, distribution, and consumption model applied in the industrialized food system, Indigenous food systems are described in ecological rather than neoclassical economic terms.
An Indigenous food is one that has been primarily cultivated, taken care of, harvested, prepared, preserved, shared, or traded within the boundaries of the respective territories based on values of interdependency, respect, reciprocity, and ecological sensibility.
"Food sovereignty", is a term coined by members of La Via Campesina (International coalition of Peasant organizations representing 148 organizations from 69 countries) in 1996.
Asserts that the people who produce, distribute, and consume food should control the mechanisms and policies of food production and distribution, rather than the corporations and market institutions that have come to dominate the global food system.
Breaking the food-system divide with Smart Food - good for you, the planet an...ICRISAT
For decades the vast majority of investments have flowed to the ‘Big 3’ crops- Wheat, maize and rice. Whether it is R&D, private industry investment, policy support, product development, or even development aid, the Big 3 have received the lion’s share across the globe. This is a problem because it has led to crops being grown in inappropriate agroecologies.This can negatively impact on the natural resources, and increase risk for farmers.It is also well known that globally we need more diversity on-farm, we need more diversity in our diets and more nutritious diets.We have to change peoples’ habits of eating mainly one food such as rice. If we do not change habits then there are not going to be the changes in global diets that are needed, both nutritionally and environmentally and for farmers’ sakes. Therefore we have set up the Smart Food movement.
Smart Food is food that fulfills all the criteria of being-GOOD FOR YOU, GOOD...ICRISAT
Smart Food crops are highly nutritious and targeting some of the largest micro nutrient deficiencies and needs, especially of women and children. Pearl millet has very high levels and bioavailability studies have shown that they will provide the average person’s daily requirement of iron and zinc. Smart Food allows us to have Sustainable Diets ie diets with low environmental impacts which contribute to food and nutrition security.
Environmental sustainability of family farming can be obtained by helping family farms to conserve and ensure the sustainable use of natural resources on their farms, namely water, land and biodiversity.
Can trade policies have co-benefits for nutrition? FAO
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nutrition, by Josef Schmidhuber, Deputy Director, Trade and Markets Division, FAO.
http://www.fao.org/about/meetings/sustainable-food-systems-nutrition-symposium/en/
Learn about Kerr Center programs, history and groundbreaking work defining sustainable agriculture and reaching out to farmers, ranchers, policymakers and consumers.
Farming First is a coalition of global organisations looking to enhance sustainable development through agriculture. More can be found on the website: www.farmingfirst.org
In contrast to the highly mechanistic food production, distribution, and consumption model applied in the industrialized food system, Indigenous food systems are described in ecological rather than neoclassical economic terms.
An Indigenous food is one that has been primarily cultivated, taken care of, harvested, prepared, preserved, shared, or traded within the boundaries of the respective territories based on values of interdependency, respect, reciprocity, and ecological sensibility.
"Food sovereignty", is a term coined by members of La Via Campesina (International coalition of Peasant organizations representing 148 organizations from 69 countries) in 1996.
Asserts that the people who produce, distribute, and consume food should control the mechanisms and policies of food production and distribution, rather than the corporations and market institutions that have come to dominate the global food system.
Breaking the food-system divide with Smart Food - good for you, the planet an...ICRISAT
For decades the vast majority of investments have flowed to the ‘Big 3’ crops- Wheat, maize and rice. Whether it is R&D, private industry investment, policy support, product development, or even development aid, the Big 3 have received the lion’s share across the globe. This is a problem because it has led to crops being grown in inappropriate agroecologies.This can negatively impact on the natural resources, and increase risk for farmers.It is also well known that globally we need more diversity on-farm, we need more diversity in our diets and more nutritious diets.We have to change peoples’ habits of eating mainly one food such as rice. If we do not change habits then there are not going to be the changes in global diets that are needed, both nutritionally and environmentally and for farmers’ sakes. Therefore we have set up the Smart Food movement.
Smart Food is food that fulfills all the criteria of being-GOOD FOR YOU, GOOD...ICRISAT
Smart Food crops are highly nutritious and targeting some of the largest micro nutrient deficiencies and needs, especially of women and children. Pearl millet has very high levels and bioavailability studies have shown that they will provide the average person’s daily requirement of iron and zinc. Smart Food allows us to have Sustainable Diets ie diets with low environmental impacts which contribute to food and nutrition security.
Environmental sustainability of family farming can be obtained by helping family farms to conserve and ensure the sustainable use of natural resources on their farms, namely water, land and biodiversity.
Can trade policies have co-benefits for nutrition? FAO
Can trade policies have co-benefits for nutrition? The findings of an expert consultation on trade and
nutrition, by Josef Schmidhuber, Deputy Director, Trade and Markets Division, FAO.
http://www.fao.org/about/meetings/sustainable-food-systems-nutrition-symposium/en/
Learn about Kerr Center programs, history and groundbreaking work defining sustainable agriculture and reaching out to farmers, ranchers, policymakers and consumers.
The Eastern Ontario Local Food Conference (EOLFC 2013) provided a great opportunity to share information, learn about success stories and gather information on innovative local food businesses, projects and best practices. The conference was organized by KEDCO (Kingston Economic Development Corporation) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food and the Ministry of Rural Affairs. The theme of the conference was Innovation Driving Local Food and it was held December 3, 2013 at the Ambassador Hotel in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Jim Slama of Familyfarmed.org keynote presentation on Good Food = Good Business.
"Overview: Sustainable agriculture production and diversification for healthy...ExternalEvents
"www.fao.org/about/meetings/sustainable-food-systems-nutrition-symposium
The International Symposium on Sustainable Food Systems for Healthy Diets and Improved Nutrition was jointly held by FAO and WHO in December 2016 to explore policies and programme options for shaping the food systems in ways that deliver foods for a healthy diet, focusing on concrete country experiences and challenges. This Symposium waas the first large-scale contribution under the UN Decade of Action for Nutrition 2016-2025. This presentation was part of Parallel session 1.1: Sustainable agriculture production and diversification for healthy diets"
Approaching sustainable urban development in China through a food system pla...Steffanie Scott
After more than two decades of rapid urbanization, Chinese cities now face severe sustainability challenges in terms of balancing economic viability, social justice, and environmental protection goals. While various types of planning have long been adopted to cope with these challenges, food as a centerpiece of daily life and of social and economic activity in cities has rarely been considered as a focus of urban planning in China, despite a lot of recent attention to food waste and food safety concerns. In contrast, over the past decade or more, cities in the west have seen food system planning emerge as a holistic lens to promote multifaceted urban development strategies. Community gardens and neighbourhood farmers’ markets are two common examples. In these strategies, food has been recognized as a powerful element that links closely with multiple economic, social, health, and environmental issues.
This paper thus calls for an integration of food issues into urban planning in Chinese cities. Our paper reviews some successful cases of food system assessments and planning in the west and provides a preliminary framework for food system planning in China. The framework brings together various priorities: connecting people to the food system, community economic development, access to healthy food, ecological health, and integrated food policy. By applying this framework to examine urban food systems in China, our paper identifies strengths and challenges for achieving sustainability goals. This analysis also sets the stage for future research in urban food system planning in China.
Fish It Forward, Baltimore Community Run Farm for Food SecurityKevin Callen
Community run aquaponics farm in Baltimore Maryland by a non-profit organization for food security via sustainable organic hydroponics and aquaculture.
Food sovereignty: Initiatives and lessons from IndiaAshish Kothari
In the wake of the chemicalisation and commercialisation of agriculture in India, there is a severe farmer and food crisis. Several farmer and civil society organisations, and some government initiatives, are trying new paradigms of sustainable, small-farmer agriculture that provide glimpses of food sovereignty and community self-sufficiency.
Wilhelm Gruissem - Global Plant Council: A coalition of plant and crop societ...epsoeurope
Presentation from Wilhelm Gruissem, President of the Global Plant Council, at the 7th EPSO Conference, 2 Sept 2013.
"Global Plant Council: A coalition of plant and crop societies across the globe, Global needs and contributions from plant science"
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
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Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
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1. Biological Farming vs. Industrial /
Biotech Based Farming
Presented by Chris Sullivan
Food Fight Indy
November 26, 2012
2. Two Competing Methodologies
• Developments of the late 1800s to early
1900s
• Research and work of early 1900s up to
WWII
• Post WWII a winner emerges
• The battle continues today
• Which way is best for the future?
3. Several Questions
• Are we any better off? Are we healthier?
• Which way really can feed the world?
• Who should be feeding the world? Can the
rest of the world learn to feed itself?
• Which method is truly sustainable?
• What are the unintended consequences of
biotech and industrial farming?
4. What Do We Mean by Biological Farming?
Synonymous or associated with:
– Organic Farming
– Holistic Systems
– Eco Agriculture
– Sustainable Agriculture
• Nurturing of soils and biodiversity
• More recent focus on nutrient dense foods
• A community of excellent farmers and ranchers,
consultants, support organizations and product
companies.
5. Industrial and Biotech Based Agriculture
• Coinciding with Industrial Revolution
• Early focus on chemical fertilization – NPK
• Chemical pest & weed control explosion post
WWII
• Propelled by the “Green Revolution”
• Focused on production volume
• Abundant, lower cost and more convenient food
• Supported by Agri-Business and government
agencies
6. A Few Concerns with Biotech and Industrial Ag
• Continual need for agri-business to grow markets to
grow companies and keep profitable - To who’s ultimate
benefit?
• Ramping up PR machine seemingly in response to
popularity of organics and local food movements.
• Pushing a new Green Revolution with biotech – Are we
well served by the first one?
• Low margins mean need for higher production of lower
value foods to maintain a modest living.
• Industrial methods require high energy inputs.
7. A Few Concerns with Biotech and Industrial Ag
• GM0s are not proven and suspect of many
health problems.
• GMOs lock farmers into a cycle of dependence
and into debt.
• 40% of grains are fed to factory farm animals
• Unintended consequence of chemicals have
weakened soils. RoundUp Ready (RR) crops
shown to be less productive (Huber.)
• RR GMO crops mean more Roundup sprayed,
but no better food and nutrition.
8. A Few Concerns with Biotech and Industrial Ag
• Crops are more environmentally sensitive.
• Higher occurrences of pesticide related illnesses
in farmers and their farm workers.
• Herbicide tolerant ‘super weeds’ have
developed, RoundUp is now less effective.
9. A Few Concerns with Biotech and Industrial Ag
• 9-10 million dairy cows in US with an average
culling age of 42 months.
• Since 1993 US went from 131,000 to 50,000
dairy farms.
• Bigger is not better!
• Pharamceutical methods of manipulating cow’s
rumens (Rumensin, monensin) for production,
has consequences. But this can be done
naturally!
10. True Sustainable Agriculture
• People past and present
• Future farmers and interest of young and
beginning farmers
• Large movement with much scientific support
and results
• Scalability – limited, but not limited to how much
can be done!
• Whole systems and biodiversity with results!
11. True Sustainable Agriculture
Early 20th Century Visionaries
• Sir Albert Howard – Father of modern organic ag
• Frank Newman Turner – British organic farming pioneer
• William Albrecht – University of Missouri Agronomist
• Louis Bromfield – Malabar Farms, “Out of the Earth”
• Friend Sykes – Modern hummus farming
• Dr. Weston A. Price – Nutrition researcher
• William Kenan – Randleigh Farms, dairy and nutrition
research. Worked with numerous doctors and farmer
scientists. Cured undulant fever and TB with raw milk.
13. Healthy Soil Systems
• Don Shrefer – “From The Soil Up” and “Agriculture
in Transition”
• Yield limiting factors go beyond NPK. Fertilization is
nothing without proper air, water and digestion
(decay) management.
• Soil biology, including microbes and fungi, are an
important part of healthy soils.
• Good soil systems are fundamental to yields and
nutrient density.
• Lots of off farm inputs ARE NOT required for high
volumes of production.
14. True Sustainable Agriculture
Sample of Modern Researchers,
Consultants and Practitioners
• Jerry Brunetti – Animal health and nutrition
• Ardeen Anderson, Ph.D., D.O., soils consultant
• Will Winter, DVM – Holistic animal health
• Gary Zimmer – Soils consultant and farmer
• Jeff Moyer – Rodale Institute, cover crops and organic
vs. conventional trials.
15. True Sustainable Agriculture
A Sample of Modern Day Successful
Sustainable Farmers and Ranchers
• Cody Holmes and Greg Judy – Successful grass-fed and
grazing operators
• Joel Salatin – Polyface Farms, multifaceted eco-
agriculturist, successful farmer
• Dick Thompson – Farmer and founding member of
Practical Farmers of Iowa
• Klass and Mary Martens – Former conventional turned
successful organic farmers
• Wendell Berry – Famous farmer and author, “The
Unsettling of America.”
16. Sustainable Agriculture Conferences
Since the Mid 1990s
• Growing in size each year
• Five plus with 1,000 or more attendance
• Several with 2,500 to 3,000 attendees
• Fair number with 400-500 attendees
• Many with 100-250 attendees
• All kinds of meetings and specialty topics
17. Sustainable Agriculture Groups
Sample of Agencies, Associations
and Publishers
• SARE – Sustainable Agriculture Research and
Education, part of USDA
• ATTRA – National Sustainable Agricultural Information
Service, National Center for Appropriate Technology
• MOSES – Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education
Service
• OEFFA – Ohio Ecological Food and Farming Association
• SSWAG – Southern Sustainable Agricultural Working
Group
• Acres USA – Publisher, founded by Charles Walters
18. Whole Systems
Farms Seen as Ecosystems
• Mimic the success of nature
• Intelligent, self organizing, collaborative
• Nature is not survival of the fittest, it is survival
with cooperation, communication and
collaboration
• Biodiversity of local environment
• Depend upon consilience, versus specialization
19. Feeding the World
• It’s more than increasing yields. For example:
– Per capita food production in South America
and India is up in the last 30 years, but the
number of hungry people have increased.
– In India, from 10 million to 42 million tons of
grain produced, but not all distributed, much
marked for export.
20. Feeding the World
How can biological/eco-agriculture help?
• Development of many more sustainable farming
environments
• Rural development around the world
• Already many in US sustainable agriculture
movement are helping worldwide
• Exporting the current successes
• Empowering local people to do what works
21. Future of Food and Farming
A critical time to make a wise choice
We must learn from the past and take into account
unintended consequences
Nutrient density needs to be considered
We need to respect the connection between soils,
plant, animal and human health
Science and nature do coexist, as has been
proven, when the right motives are in force
22. Contact Info
Chris Sullivan
chris@FarmFoodAndHealth.com
www.FarmFoodAndHealth.com
23. Resources
• Acres USA – Publisher and seller of Eco-Agriculture books and “Acres USA
Magazine” and the annual Acres USA Conference.
http://www.acresusa.com
• MOSES – Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service. Annual
conference, various educational events and farm field days. Based in
Wisconsin.
http://www.mosesorganic.org
24. Resources
• OEFFA – Ohio Ecological Food and Farming Association.
Annual conference, organic certifications, educational events and tours.
http://www.oeffa.org
• Southern Sustainable Agricultural Working Group (Southern SAWG) –
Supporting southern states, annual conference, educational programs.
http://www.ssawg.org
25. Resources
• Rodale Institute – Organic farming research and outreach for the last sixty
years. Home of the 30 year Farming Systems Trial comparing conventional
farming to organic farming.
http://www.rodaleinstitute.org
• SARE – Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education, part of USDA.
Grants, books and other educational materials. Various office in many
states. Serving Indiana.
http://www.sare.org
• ATTRA – National Sustainable Agricultural Information Service, National
Center for Appropriate Technology. Sustainable agriculture information and
services for all that are interested.
http://attra.ncat.org
26. Resources
• Cornucopia Institute – Information for consumers, family farmers and the
media on the sustainable and organic agricultural community. Various
‘Scorecards’ on the state of certified organic companies and producers.
http://www.cornucopia.org
• Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture – Research and education
center located at Iowa State University with a focus on the negative
environmental and social impacts of farming, farm profitability and
conservation of natural resources.
http://www.leopold.iastate.edu
27. Resources
• Institute for Responsible Technology – Founded by Jeffery Smith, author
and GMO expert. Investigating the risks and health affects of GMOs and
educating the public and policymakers. Publishers of the ‘Non-GMO
Shopping Guide’ and iPhone app.
http://www.responsibletechnology.org
• Organic Consumers Association - Campaigning for health, justice,
and sustainability. Dealing with issues of food safety, industrial
agriculture, genetic engineering, children's health, corporate
accountability, Fair Trade, environmental sustainability and other
key topics.
http://www.organicconsumers.org
28. Resources
Some National Sustainable Farming Heroes
• Joel Salatin – Polyface Farms, multifaceted eco-agriculturist, successful
pasture based farmer, author, advocate and educator.
http://www.polyfacefarms.com
• Cody Holmes - Successful grass-fed and rotational grazing operator,
author and educator.
http://www.holisticsystemsforstockmen.net
• Greg Judy - Successful grass-fed and mixed species rancher, MOB grazing
expert, author and speaker.
http://www.greenpasturesfarm.net
29. Resources
Some National Sustainable Farming Heroes
• Eliot Coleman – Organic produce farmer, utilizing season extension,
rotational grazer, free range poultry producer, author and educator.
http://www.fourseasonfarm.com
• Will Allen – Former professional basketball player turned urban farmer.
Founder and CEO of Growing Power, Inc., an organization dedicated to
the development of community food systems and to sharing the knowledge
of local food production. He is a public speaker and educator, author of the
book ‘The Good Food Revolution’, and an innovator of creative farming
systems.
http://www.growingpower.org