To a casual observer, the side of the highway in western Zimbabwe looks like a busy market for mangoes. But you wouldn’t have to look much more closely to realize that the young girls carrying the mangoes are actually selling themselves.
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In ancient times, farmers allowed the poor to take whatever was left in the fields after harvest. Now “gleaning” is making a comeback, with groups and individuals gathering leftover food on behalf of those in need.
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Once known as “the gold of the Incas,” quinoa today is one of the world’s neglected crops. It’s also being treated to a major international marketing push. Here’s why.
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Maps are the key to understanding food from all angles according to a new book. Food: An Atlas charts patterns of food security, production, distribution and even cuisine – be it in a small neighborhood or internationally. But what makes Food: An Atlas truly original is that it is the first-ever crowd-sourced collection of maps.
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A basic understanding of agriculture and a little cooking knowledge can go a long way when it comes to making sure people have enough good food to eat. An urban gardening project at the Cerro Grande School in Honduras, just outside the capital city of Tegucigalpa, is a perfect illustration.
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