Investing in Farmers Markets as Vehicles for Innovation

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Investing in Farmers Markets as Vehicles for Innovation

Investing in Farmers Markets as Vehicles for Innovation

During the recent U.N. Food Systems Summit Stocktaking Moment, the World Farmers Markets Coalition highlighted the role farmers markets can play in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

The World Farmers Markets Coalition was launched after the first U.N. Food Systems Summit in 2021. Today, its members, which span 70 countries, point to the many possibilities that farmers markets offer. When managed successfully, they believe that markets can yield many benefits including preserving biodiversity, empowering women, providing agency to consumers, and mitigating risks for farmers. 

Read the full article on Food Tank’s website.