By Shalon Jones, Mississippi Association of Cooperatives Sixth in the South Africa-US Agroecology Exchange Article Series In October 2017, I was offered the opportunity to participate in a US-South Africa Agroecology Exchange, representing the Mississippi Association of Southern Cooperatives alongside Mr. Ben Burkett. With much excitement and anticipation, many thoughts ran across my mind. Although this … Continue reading “Farming with Influence: South Africa Agroecology Exchange Article Series”
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Will climate-smart agriculture (CSA) actually improve our climate? A new policy brief from Food First
International institutions like the World Bank, Food, and Agriculture Organization(FAO) are increasingly turning to the guidelines of “climate-smart agriculture” to shape their policies. But what does climate-smart agriculture (CSA) actually entail? A new policy brief by Marcus Taylor from Food First outlines the three main components of CSA which include: increasing productivity, strengthening resilience, … Continue reading “Will climate-smart agriculture (CSA) actually improve our climate? A new policy brief from Food First”
Revisiting the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa’s comprehensive report on Agroecology
Last year, the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) published a full 88-page report on agroecology. The report provides a clear definition of agroecology and its effective application in various contexts across Africa. It features 15 case studies from farmers in Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Burkina Faso, Uganda, Togo, and Tanzania. Each provides … Continue reading “Revisiting the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa’s comprehensive report on Agroecology”
En La Lucha No Hay Fronteras (In the Struggle There Are No Borders)
By Kathia Ramirez, Organizer, CATA (Comite de Apoyo a Los Trabajadores Agricolas/ The Farmworkers’ Support Committee) Fifth in the South Africa-US Agroecology Exchange Article Series In October of 2017, I had the opportunity to travel with 7 other comrades on an Agroecology Exchange to South Africa. This Exchange was a continuation of a process that had … Continue reading “En La Lucha No Hay Fronteras (In the Struggle There Are No Borders)”
PRESS RELEASE: Agroecology Community Leaders Travel to South Africa for Learning Exchange
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Simone Adler, Organizing Director, Community Alliance for Global Justice |[email protected] | 215-873-4672 Corbin Laedlein, Global Linkages Program Coordinator, WhyHunger |[email protected] |+27 064 738 4703 (South Africa) Agroecology Community Leaders Travel to South Africa for Learning Exchange SEATTLE, WA October 10, 2017 – Today a delegation of seven African American, […]
RNA Interference GMOs to enter South Africa and Nigeria
The African Center for Biodiversity warns that the South African government recently received an application for use of a new variety of GM Maize.
Volunteers Needed for the SLEE Dinner!
Volunteer for CAGJ’s SLEE– Strengthening Local Economies Everywhere- Dinner! Help organize now, or sign up to volunteer on October 21!
Save the Date: October 21 is SLEE!
Community Alliance for Global Justice (CAGJ) grew out of the seeds of a mass people’s movement, the 1999 shutdown of the World Trade Organization. CAGJ’s 11th annual Strengthening Local Economies Everywhere (SLEE) Dinner aims to grow and nurture the seeds of resistance once again in order to mobilize for equality and justice in local and […]
Got Green: A Victory For Food Security!
After months of community outreach and organizing, many city council meetings, and lots of work, Got Green’s campaign to close the food security gap with the Mayor’s proposed sugary beverage tax WON! At yesterday’s hearing, Seattle City Council passed the tax, ensuring that the revenue will go into healthy food access for low-income families and […]
See the Ripple Effects: #GiveBIG to CAGJ now through May 10!
Make your Membership Month gift to CAGJ go further by giving now through Wednesday May 10! CAGJ is participating in GiveBIG, the annual online giving event on May 10 organized by the Seattle Foundation, and we hope you will support our work by making a donation! Seattle Foundation will “stretch” your gift, and CAGJ’s $3500 […]
