Food sovereignty empowers communities to control their food sources from "summary" of Breaking Through Concrete by David Hanson,Edwin Marty
Food sovereignty is the idea that communities have the right to control their own food sources. This means having the power to make decisions about what crops are grown, how they are grown, and who benefits from the harvest. It is about reclaiming the food system from large corporations and governments, and putting it back in the hands of the people who rely on it for sustenance. When communities have food sovereignty, they are able to prioritize the needs of their own members over profit margins. This can mean growing traditional crops that are well-suited to the local environm...
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