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October 2018
Breaking away from industrial food and farming systems
Seven case studies of agroecological transition
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In this report, IPES-Food presents seven case studies of communities successfully redesigning their food systems based on agroecological principles. It documents how farmers, entrepreneurs, social movements, and innovative political actors have been instrumental in breaking away from industrial agriculture.
From transforming strawberry monocultures in California to building a climate-resilient Ecovillage in Tanzania, developing Europe’s first organic region in France to women-led community building in China – these cases underscore thepotential for agroecology to catalyze profound changes in food systems, society, and the environment.
The report draws key lessons for successful agroecological transformations:
- Build new community-led governance structures and economic systems between the state and the market;
- Develop hybrid roles for key actors and forge new alliances across disconnected domains;
- Anchor transitions in counter-narratives and theories of change to root the movement in local identity and culture;
- Relocalize food and farming systems to reconnect producers with local markets and communities;
- Promote farmer-to-farmer knowledge sharing;
- Empower women and young people to drive transition by expanding their livelihood options and decision-making roles.
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