food sovereignty
Americannoun
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a system in which the local population controls food production.
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the right to have healthy, sustainably produced and culturally appropriate food, produced under a people's own control.
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"He was among the first to promote the concept of food sovereignty and defend the right to quality food for everyone, enhancing the link between identity, territory and traditions," she said.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Many guides are working to make foraging more accessible and bring in new, more diverse audiences, as the significant increase in interest has sparked conversations around food sovereignty and who “gets” to forage and why.
From Salon • May 30, 2024
On the east side of the state, the Spokane Tribal Network, a nonprofit focused on community empowerment and preserving cultural heritage, is planning to create a community forest demonstrating tribal food sovereignty.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 29, 2024
On the other, he tells us to produce as much as possible so France can achieve food sovereignty.
From BBC • Dec. 13, 2023
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's right-wing government has set up a ministry for food sovereignty as part of a drive to boost national pride.
From Reuters • Nov. 25, 2023
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