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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.

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Introductory Video LARC39: Regional momentum to transform agrifood systems
February 13, 2026

The 39th FAO Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean (LARC39) will convene in Brasília from March 2-6, 2026. This event will foster dialogue and decision-making on food, agriculture, and sustainable development, focusing on four regional priorities: Better production, nutrition, environment, and a better life.

Heads of State, ministers, international organizations, civil society, the private sector, academia, and financial institutions will participate, consolidating this as a key platform to combat hunger and malnutrition. Stay connected: Subscribe to FAO's YouTube channel, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, and Weibo. Learn more at fao.org.