Agroecology and the Struggle for Food Sovereignty ... - Yale University
Agroecology and the Struggle for Food Sovereignty ... - Yale University
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new farmers<br />
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suggested that sometimes social movements representing marginalized people, such<br />
as laborers or agriculturalists, can marginalize minority groups within <strong>the</strong> movement<br />
<strong>the</strong>mselves.<br />
The discussion closed with Jose Montenegro emphasizing <strong>the</strong> importance of a<br />
sensitive, just process by policymakers <strong>and</strong> academics to engage multiple stakeholders<br />
about <strong>the</strong> complex issue of new farmers. He urged <strong>the</strong> group to engage society, <strong>and</strong><br />
not just farmers or consumers, <strong>and</strong> to do so by creating space <strong>for</strong> people to feel<br />
com<strong>for</strong>table sharing views <strong>and</strong> perspectives in participatory processes. This is<br />
essential to creating a sense of ownership of <strong>the</strong> vision <strong>for</strong> agriculture throughout<br />
society.<br />
yale school of <strong>for</strong>estry & environmental studies