By using what you have learned and working with others to

  • Plant home, community and school gardens
  • Raise poultry, small animals or fish to eat and/or sell
  • Re-discover forgotten foods that grow in the area
  • Prepare different recipes with locally available foods
  • Grow the best crops for sale and use
  • Use the best of farming tools available
  • Find the best balance between sale and home use of crops

    • By helping keep food safe to eat

  • Wash hands before preparing and eating food
  • Keep food clean
  • Use clean water
  • Keep food preparation areas and utensils clean
  • Keep stored food dry and away from insects and animals
  • Grow and sell foods through co-operative efforts
  • Support local farmers; buy locally
    grown foods
  • Establish centres or food banks to
    share food
  • Buy the quantity of food you can consume and not waste food
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    By advocating for

  • Local laws and food standards
  • Collaborating with the food industry
  • Inviting commercial food growers to be part of community action committees
  • A right to food declaration for the community

    • By helping people meet their food and nutrient needs

  • Know your own food and nutrient needs
  • Know the different food and nutrient needs for different people (life stages)
  • Pay attention to what you and your family eat
  • Seek the most nourishing foods available
  • Volunteer to work in food or meal distribution centres

    • By participating in

  • Community activities
  • School projects, activities and events
  • Awareness-raising and public information campaigns
  • Fund raising activities
  • World Food Day activities and events.
  • TeleFood Campaign