Growing Common Ground: Pathways to Advance Agroecology Policy in Canada

Growing Common Ground: Pathways to Advance Agroecology Policy in Canada is a new report that shares the findings of the Agroecology Policy Research Initiative, a project that examines the state of agroecology policy in Canada by gathering insights from those involved in policy, research and practice related to agriculture and food.

Led by Faris Ahmed, an independent researcher and consultant, and in partnership with the UNESCO Chair on Food, Biodiversity and Sustainability Studies, and Food: Locally Embedded, Globally Engaged (FLEdGE), the report finds that while support and research for agroecology has grown tremendously around the world, it remains scant in North America, where agriculture policies are still largely serving the interests of the biggest actors in the food system rather than family farmers.

Through conversations with key Canadian experts in agricultural and social policy, the report aims to look for opportunities and levers of change that will advance policies and practices for agroecology, and address the challenges (policies, practices, interests, narratives, and mindsets) that are currently standing in the way of change.

Read the final report here. 

Lire la version française ici.