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Worldwide, small family farms are responsible for producing most of the world's food.

Worldwide, small family farms are responsible for producing most of the world's food.

45% of earth surface devoted to livestock production

45% of earth surface devoted to livestock production

Bangladesh homestead garden program reaches almost 1 million households

Bangladesh homestead garden program reaches almost 1 million households

Of 824 agriculture research projects funded by USDA REE that have an emphasis on sustainable agricul

Of 824 agriculture research projects funded by USDA REE that have an emphasis on sustainable agricul

In 3 of 4 top US agricultural regions, non-operating owners own more than 30% of the land

In 3 of 4 top US agricultural regions, non-operating owners own more than 30% of the land

1.5 billion people live in smallholder households and produce 80% of Food in Asia and SSA

1.5 billion people live in smallholder households and produce 80% of Food in Asia and SSA

Evidence and explanation of unpredictability in genetic engineering of seeds

Evidence and explanation of unpredictability in genetic engineering of seeds

Worldwide, agriculture is the No. 2 cause of soot and smog deaths with 664,100 deaths

Worldwide, agriculture is the No. 2 cause of soot and smog deaths with 664,100 deaths

44% of US schools are engaged in farm to school activities and 31% of schools are growing edible gar

44% of US schools are engaged in farm to school activities and 31% of schools are growing edible gar

Rice production rose 38% in India from 1965-1970

Rice production rose 38% in India from 1965-1970

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