The Cuban Agroecological Experiment
Small farms thrive under Cuba’s unique blend of agrarian reforms, farmer autonomy and state support. By Christina Bronsing-Lazalde, Food First Cuba Tour Coordinator and leader of upcoming Cuba delegation.
Farmer Autonomy With State Support: The Cuban Agroecological Experiment
The son of two pioneers of the Cuban agroecology movement, Fernando Funes- Monzote has been steeped in sustainable farming his entire life. Two years ago, he decided to take his…
Descubre cómo un agrónomo dejó la teoría y logró una de las tierras más productivas
La Finca Marta está a unos 20 km de La Habana, era un lomerío de tierra compacta, llena de piedras, tupida de marabú y sin agua, había que ser muy…
Farming like we’re here to stay. The challenges for organic agriculture in Cuba, NOFA Conference, Vermont, Estados Unidos
Join Fernando R. Funes Monzote PhD as he gives the keynote address at the 35th annual NOFA Vermont winter conference in Burlington, VT!
Food Literacy for All: Fernando Funes Monzote
Food Literacy for All (ENVIRON 305 and EAS 639.038, 2 credits) is a community-academic partnership course at the University of Michigan. Structured as an evening lecture series, Food Literacy for…