Global Perspectives

Did you know that joining a Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm could cost you between $400 and $700 a year? There are over 2,500 CSAs in the United States and more

By 2050, the world needs 68% more food because our population is growing. Already, our food system creates 26% of the world’s greenhouse gases. This is why we must change

Did you know schools and farms sometimes work together closely? They do more than share farming tips or buy tools together. With fewer teachers in farming, hands-on learning is more

NGOs in Northern Ghana help farmers work together more effectively. They make these farmers 4.4% more efficient than others. This shows how important Non-Governmental Organisations are in helping farmers. They

Did you know about the Sulphur Springs Water Alliance in Cochise County, Arizona? It started after a workshop in September 2023. This workshop, the Sulphur Springs Valley XSP, showed how

Did you know, small farmers in Africa make 80% of its food? This shows how important digital tools are for farmers. Through technology, the way farming works is changing all

Only 10% of biodiversity data is in digital form. This fact shows the urgent need for better data management in biodiversity conservation. Italian national parks started improving data management in

Growers became 28% more confident in their pesticide choices after joining the Oregon Cranberry School’s Pesticide Resistance Management Workshop in 2018. This number shows how educating people can do big

Over 70 governments have agreed to hit net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Achieving this goal will need huge money – about $1-2 trillion each year. In Europe, hitting these green

Did you know that 98% of Australia’s wheat comes from CGIAR‘s work? This shows how important global cooperation is for farming. Governments, businesses, and non-profits join forces in Public-Private Partnerships

Have you heard about farm collaborations that range from simple agreements to more complex setups like co-ops and LLCs? They’re happening all over the country, from rural to urban areas

Did you know the Economic Innovation Group found a big gap in 2017? They saw cities doing well, but countrysides falling behind. This problem made groups from all over come

In Spain, agricultural cooperatives are a big deal. They include 3699 companies and made 30,556 million euros in 2019. This made up 68% of the country’s agricultural production total. So,

Did you know that 75% of new farmers starting at places like Urban Edge Farm say having affordable land is crucial? This big number shows how important it is to

Did you know biotech brinjal technology in Bangladesh and the Philippines has helped farmers a lot? It’s given them pest-resistant crops quickly. Sustainable farming partnerships are making big changes for

Within the next 30 years, global food supply faces a severe threat from climate change. Farmers are fighting against rising temperatures, erratic weather, and water scarcity. They are using sustainable

Did you know the 35th Annual Organic Farming Conference in La Crosse, Wisconsin, showed how working together can transform farming? Over 2,500 from the Organic Seed Commons network came together.

Did you know there are over 100 universities in the Land-Grant University (LGU) System? They focus on research, teaching, and services across America. This is just the beginning of how

Farmer-to-farmer knowledge sharing cuts costs for farmers and makes their lives better. In Bangladesh, 13 farmers visited each other to learn about growing spice seeds. They brought back seven local

Did you know that one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions come from our food systems? This info comes from a study by the UN in Nature Food. To combat this,

Over 59,000 employees from Syngenta are leading the way in cross-industry agricultural collaborations in over 100 countries. This number shows how important partnerships are in agriculture today. The recent VISION

Did you know that agriculture occupies half of the world’s habitable land? This number shows we must farm more responsibly. Agriculture also uses 70% of our freshwater and causes most

Did you know a study looked at 30 EU case studies on teamwork? It found that what happens inside a group is more important than what’s outside it. This shows

Indigenous peoples have crafted advanced food systems across many generations. This shows why forming farmer networks is key. These networks allow us to access centuries of wisdom. They open doors

Did you know, in 2020 alone, US$30 billion went into over 3,000 agricultural and food technology deals? This was a 30% rise from 2019, showing a big interest in new

Did you know, CSA customers pay around $300 to $600 a year for a box of fresh produce? However, many farms find it hard to keep these customers loyal. This

Have you heard about the Rainforest Alliance’s FarmGrow initiative? It has already involved 5,000 farming families. They aim to reach 20,000 farmers by the year’s end. This shows how much

Did you know that more than one billion people work in agriculture around the world? This sector is vital, especially for small and medium-sized businesses in growing countries. Cross-border farming

Did you know there are over 1.2 million farming co-ops worldwide? This shows how popular cooperative farming has become. It’s where farmers come together, combining their skills, knowledge, work, and

Did you know that normal farming has used a lot of fossil fuels, water, and caused problems like soil erosion? This is a big wake-up call to move to farming