Local farming communities caring for land, food, and people.
Though coming from diverse contexts, farming communities around the world find common ground in their care for land, food and people. Each have specific dynamics in relationships, market cultures, broader social contexts. Some are situated in an urban context such as Ballfield Farm in Pittsburgh, developed out of a vision by the local community, and being run by volunteers seeking healthy food, greater community solidarity, and connection with the land. Across the world in a situation of conflict and vulnerability, internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Myanmar are engaging in home gardening with the help of Jesuit Refugee Service.
We encourage the sharing of materials, experiences, and ideas for action on:
• Farming practices and cultures emerging and changing in response to specific contexts
• Engaging local communities through agriculture