Family farming can become a solid model of sustainable development. Despite their size, small farms make
a massive contribution to feeding the world, especially in sub-Saharan Africa and parts of Asia. During the UN-declared International Year of Family Farming, IFAD and Slow Food have an opportunity to join forces
and promote discussion around policies that are supportive of agricultural systems based on family farmers, rural communities and indigenous peoples.
Family farming can become a solid model of sustainable development. Despite their size, small farms make
a massive contribution to feeding the world, especially in sub-Saharan Africa and parts of Asia. During the UN-declared International Year of Family Farming, IFAD and Slow Food have an opportunity to join forces
and promote discussion around policies that are supportive of agricultural systems based on family farmers, rural communities and indigenous peoples.
