Young people have the capacity to drive innovation and adopt new technologies that can sustainably increase agricultural productivity. They are more open to exploring new opportunities in the agri-food sector and to engaging in entrepreneurship, contributing to the revitalization of local economies.
However, this group faces barriers that prevent them from reaching their full development and potential. To attract and retain young family farmers, it is essential to address these limitations and ensure that governments, civil society organizations, academia, and the private sector work together. Within the framework of this platform, the aim is to foster dialogue and cooperation among the various stakeholders involved, to promote the development and implementation of policies, programs, strategies, and incentives.
Why is it important to promote youth participation in family farming?
FAO strengthens youth leadership in the region to achieve the 2030 Agenda
Webinar Series: “Debunking Myths: Young People Transforming Rural Areas” (available only in Spanish)
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External Links
- UN Decade of Family Farming
- FAO Training for Latin America and the Caribbean
- Farmers' Organizations for Africa, Caribbean and Pacific (FO4ACP)
- FAO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean
- Family Farming Knowledge Platform
- Program of Brazil-FAO International Cooperation
- Mesoamerica Hunger Free AMEXCID-FAO
- South-South cooperation: Digital transformation and innovation in agriculture
Contact
Luiz Beduschi
Senior Policy Officer in Territorial Development
Pedro Boareto
Project coordinator
Ricardo Rivera
Communication expert
Catalina Acosta
Technical Assistant for Implementation and Awareness-Raising