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Convergencias entre resiliencia comunitaria, convivencia con el semiárido y agroecología en el Semiárido Brasileño
No full textSemiarid regions experience seasonal droughts of varying intensity over the years. In the Brazilian semi-arid region, political, economic, and social elements must be considered, since they are implicated in the impacts of the phenomenon. Between 2012 and 2019 there was a major drought with impacts on agriculture, livestock, and the population's food security. During this period, we observed groups of farmers who maintained their production, feeding their families and supplying the cities through fairs. These agroecosystems and their management groups are the public involved in this research, which aims to analyze the resilience of agroecosystems managed by peasants in the Brazilian semi-arid region, in communities assisted by non-governmental organizations guided by Coexistence with the Semi-Arid and Agroecology, with a focus on coloniality, agroecosystem management, access to water, public policies and the role of social innovation. The methodology used was the Extended Case Method, with field visits guided by participant observation, daily records in field notebooks, photographic records, a timeline, and documentary analysis. The selected qualitative data was analyzed using MAXQDA software. The main findings revealed a negative relationship between community resilience and coloniality and an ambiguous relationship between faith and religiosity. There is a positive relationship between community resilience and access to water, access to knowledge, an increase in agrobiodiversity, marketing, a reduction in social isolation, an increase in community cooperation, and a clear leading role for women through the fairs. The research also showed that there is a need to access and acquire knowledge and skills. In addition, associations, advisory services, and networks play a crucial role in strengthening community resilience. The process of consolidating agroecology in the Brazilian semi-arid region stands out
Las legumbres en la dieta de la comunidad universitaria de la Universidad de Carabobo, Venezuela
No full textThe Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) considers legumes as a fundamental part of sustainable development and food security. They are foods rich in carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, fibers, and bioactive compounds beneficial to health. In Venezuela they are part of the cultural and gastronomic identity of the nation. However, food consumption patterns have changed in recent decades. For this reason, it was of interest to characterize aspects related to the consumption of legumes in the community linked to the University of Carabobo (UC). To this end, a descriptive and cross-sectional investigation was developed through a survey designed by the researchers and validated by experts. It was structured with 20 questions related to sociodemographic aspects and eating habits. The sample was non-probabilistic, made up of people from the university community who participated voluntarily. It was applied online during June and July 2024 period, and the data was collected and tabulated for analysis. A total of 125 people participated, the majority female (76%), with an average age of 38.3 years, residing mainly in Aragua (68%). It was found that 97.6% stated that they consumed legumes, with frequencies between 1 to 3 times a month (40%) and once a week (36%). The most consumed legume was beans (64%). Respondents also reported eating meat and other foods of animal origin with a frequency between 2 to 4 times a week (54%). These results can be considered part of an initial diagnosis of the consumption patterns of the university community and it would be recommended to delve deeper into this type of study, to verify if the diet provides the necessary nutrients for the development of cognitive skills and work activities
De la cocina a la escuela: siempre celebrando al maíz y a la arepa [Reseña de libro]
No full textOn this occasion, Manuela Montilla Arreaza (editorial coordinator, writer, and editor) presents the new book in the “History of the arepa” saga, entitled “An arepa for the future: Knowledge with a deep-rooted flavor” (2024, published by Arraigo Group). Among other contents, this new text recounts the development of the concept of Venezuelan cuisine throughout the history of Venezuela. Thus, the origins of Venezuelan cuisine, some stories of chefs and their innovations in contemporary history, chronicles of the country's culinary schools, the role of corn in national gastronomy, culinary education and the necessary renovation of curricula, innovation in ingredients and flavors of arepa from the cooking schools, a tribute to the work of Alicia Allas, Armando Scannone and Magdalena Salavarría in the rescue of traditional recipes, are dealt with in the following eight chapters (after a prologue by Ivanova Decán Gambús). The book concludes with a compendium of original recipes created by the students of the school. It also includes an epilogue by Laureano Márquez
Orville Lothrop Freeman -- Addresses, Statements, Etc., 1967
No full textRemarks by Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Freeman to Farmer Cooperative Service Symposium on Non-Farmer Business: Problems for Farmer Cooperatives, University of Maryland, College Park, 6:30 p.m. (EDT), May 8, 1967: I want no one to misunderstand me when I speak of family farming. I'm not talking about subsistence farming. I'm not talking about retirement farming. I am talking about [the] farm — where the family provides most of the labor around the place; — where the family makes the major management decisions; — where the family gets most of its income from producing commodities for commercial markets; — where modern scientific and technological practices are efficiently applied; — where the family, in doing so, earns an income that is adequate — by city standards — to compensate for its labor, management, and investment. This is the kind of farming — family farming — whose continued success I ask you co-op leaders to assure
From Pen to Print: A Handbook About ERS Research Manuscripts
No full textExcerpt: We put this material together to help author and editor alike to attain the lower end of the time range with a product both can be proud of. It can also be a handy reference for the person typing the manuscript and the camera copy. • The first section discusses the procedures and forms necessary for clearing, editing, and printing the publication. • The next five sections provide guidelines for writing the report, typing the manuscript, editing the report, preparing the final copy, and proofreading that copy before it is printed. • The last two sections give general information on selecting artwork and cover designs and on printing and distribution. • Appendixes list the types of ERS publications and the series into which nonperiodic reports fall
Evaluation of Climate Smart Agrifood System Innovations (From Screening to Scaling): A Tour of Good Practice
No full textClimate change and food insecurity require agrifood systems that are both productive and resilient. Climate-Smart Innovations (CSIs) offer practical solutions, yet their successful identification, evaluation, and scaling remain challenging. This guide presents a structured framework for advancing CSIs from early identification to large-scale impact. Developed for the USDA-funded Regional Agricultural Innovation Network (RAIN) project and grounded in the Research for Development (R4D) paradigm, the guide outlines five interconnected phases: Screening, Feasibility Assessment, Field Testing, Scaling Up/Out, and Impact Assessment. RAIN’s adapted “5S” model places particular emphasis on designing viable business models and engaging private-sector actors to support scaling. Across phases, the framework integrates technical, economic, institutional, and social considerations to ensure CSIs are relevant, adoptable, and sustainable—especially for smallholder farmers. The guide provides researchers, policymakers, and practitioners with a practical roadmap for translating climate-smart innovations into scalable, resilient agrifood system solutions
Factors Influencing Consumer Preference Towards Horticulture Geographical Indications (GIs): A Case of Udupi Brinjal from South India
No full textConsumers' attention towards fruits and vegetables in recent times has shifted to regionally grown geographical indications (GI) due to the quality and origin of these products. This research work aims to explore the factors influencing consumer preference towards Udupi Brinjal, a horticulture GI grown in Udupi District of South India. The present study has used a mixed-method approach to gather and analyze data collected from local consumers of Udupi District. The qualitative study design involved a survey of key informants in the local region. Subsequently, data collected from consumers through a structured questionnaire were analyzed using factor analysis and regression techniques. Results from data analysis revealed that quality factors show greater importance in predicting consumer preference, followed by sensory attributes and health-related aspects. The results will help formulate marketing strategies for horticulture GIs. Agri-business marketers and State-owned agriculture promotion agencies can adopt these strategies to promote GIs and gain consumer acceptance. The results and discussions of this research work are consistent with Sustainable Development Goals (Goals 2 & 12) and contribute to sustainable agriculture
Progress Report, Development of Agricultural Economic Research in Jordan
No full textExcerpts: …the Ministry of Agriculture requested AID to provide assistance in a review of Directorate [of Agricultural Economics] activities early in 1971. The impending reorganization of the Ministry makes this review most timely. The present report, prepared in response to the request for assistance in the review, considers the general development of the program and the more detailed needs for training and assistance of consultants. It does not attempt to specify the particular phases of work to be initiated in the immediate future or details of how these phases should be developed. These decisions can best be made by those directly Involved in the research, in consultation with representatives of other Government of Jordan agencies engaged in planning for economic development, and with special advisors that might be provided by AID. The following comments on reorganization, program development, and training and consulting needs have been prepared after discussions with various members of the Directorate's staff
Household Food Security in the United States in 2024
No full textThis report provides statistics on food security in U.S. households throughout 2024 based on the Current Population Survey Food Security Supplement data collected by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, in December 2024. An estimated 86.3 percent of U.S. households were food secure throughout the entire year in 2024, with access at all times to enough food for an active, healthy life for all household members. The remaining households (13.7 percent, not statistically significantly different from the 13.5 percent in 2023 or 12.8 percent in 2022) were food insecure at least some time during the year. Very low food security is the more severe range of food insecurity where one or more household members experience reduced food intake and disrupted eating patterns at times during the year because of limited money or other resources for food. In 2024, 5.4 percent of households were very low food secure, an estimate that is statistically similar to the 5.1 percent in 2023 and 5.1 percent in 2022. Children and adults were food insecure at times during 2024 in 9.1 percent of U.S. households with children, statistically similar to the 8.9 percent in 2023 and 8.8 percent in 2022. In 2024, very low food security among children was 0.9 percent, statistically similar to the 1.0 percent in 2023 and 1.0 percent in 2022. In 2024, the typical food-secure household spent 11.1 percent more on food than the typical food-insecure household of the same size and household composition. During the month before the 2024 survey, about 58.9 percent of food-insecure households participated in one or more of the three largest Federal nutrition assistance programs: the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC); and the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
FALL 2025 FARM INCOME OUTLOOK FOR IOWA
No full textIn September 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Economic Research Service (ERS) released state-level farm income estimates through calendar year 2024 and national farm income projections for calendar year 2025. The present report published by the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF) provides an updated outlook for Iowa farm income in calendar years 2025 and 2026. It intends to inform policymakers, industry analysts, and agricultural practitioners about the state agricultural sector’s expected profitability and its main drivers