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Healthy and local is the focus of this special collection around the people who grow and bring organic food to local markets and the people who shop at these markets. Topics also include how farmers grow organic food and the quality of our food supply around issues to include local economy, seeding, use of pestisides and fertilisers, water, food security, availability and pricing.

Curated by earthsayer

May 13, 2026

Tajikistan hosts the 35th FAO Regional Conference for Europe (ERC35) from May 11-15, 2026, bringing together FAO Members from Europe and Central Asia. The conference, themed "Uniting for sustainability," focuses on integrating climate action, biodiversity, and land restoration to advance resilient agrifood systems.

Aligned with the FAO Strategic Framework, discussions cover sustainable natural resource management, climate adaptation, and biodiversity conservation. The agenda also addresses external factors, including multiple crises, agrifood system financing, and the war in Ukraine's impact, aiming to strengthen regional food security and set future FAO priorities.

For more information, visit [fao.org](http://www.fao.org) or subscribe to their [YouTube channel](http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=FAOoftheUN).


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