Agroecology

As both the “science of sustainable agriculture” and a political project, agroecology works to decentralize power and promote equity and ecological resilience in our food systems. For an introduction to this issue, download our Food First Issue Primer on Agroecology

The Potential of Agroecology to Combat Hunger in the Developing World

Policy Brief | Lori Ann Thrupp, Miguel Altieri and Peter Rosset | Jan 11, 1998

Agroecology is suitable for small farmers, has positive impacts on equity and is environmentally friendly.

The Campesino a Campesino Movement: Farmer-led sustainable agriculture

Development Report | Eric Holt-Giménez | Jun 1, 1996

Farmers helping their brothers so that they can help themselves to find solutions and not be dependent on a technician or on the bank. That is Campesino a Campesino.