At its 72nd Session, the United Nations General Assembly officially adopted a resolution declaring 2019 – 2028 as a “Decade of Family Farming”. The resolution is aimed at providing a framework for the promotion of better public policies on family farming.

USA/ Statistically, the family farm makes up ninety-eight percent of all American farms, while farmers in general comprise 2% of the work force in the United States.

Family farmers provide a rich contribution to food security, yet public policies and investments are vital to support them.

With new technologies cropping up, family farming – one of the world’s oldest economic activities – is evolving to harness emerging opportunities for productivity and sustainability gains.

The agriculture industry has witnessed a significant shift in recent years, with large corporations increasingly taking over family-owned farms. This trend has far-reaching consequences for the farming community, local economies, and the environment.