LEISA Magazine | 21.2 | June 2005
Agriculture has a fundamental role to play in supporting and shaping our present-day societies. It has far greater value to humans than the market price for the final produce: Agriculture could potentially form the basis for strong rural communities and their economic activities, provide healthy food and maintain ecosystem services such as clean air and water, recycling of nutrients, and the maintenance of biodiversity and attractive landscapes.
In this issue of LEISA Magazine we have tried to bring together examples of how people have been able to create a richer and more sustainable livelihood through wise use of their natural resources and the available opportunities. Strengthening their communities has often proven to be an essential part of this process.