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SUMMARY:Food System Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:Objective: To explore the potential of Agro-ecological food systems in strengthening sustainable urban-rural linkages in Odisha\, promoting equitable and environmentally conscious food systems. \nContext: \nOdisha\, one of CWS-Bhoomi Ka’s network states amongst other 7 states has its rich agricultural heritage and diverse ecosystems\, faces challenges in ensuring sustainable food systems. Urbanization and rural-urban migration have led to disconnected food value chains\, impacting rural livelihoods and urban food security. The role of FPOs (Farmer Producer Organizations) and local Agro-ecological trades/SMEs in strengthening urban-rural linkages\, in collaboration with and support from government agencies\, social sectors\, activists\, and the Bhoomi Ka platform\, is crucial for promoting agro-ecological food systems in Odisha. \nSambalpur\, a district in southern Odisha\, is home to a significant tribal population (34%) and has a rich collection of indigenous staple crops and uncultivated products. However\, the rapid pace of change has led to a decline in the availability of these traditional produce in the food system. \nKey factors contributing to this trend include: Shifts in consumer taste preferences\, Inadequate quality control measures by Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) or local traders\, Challenges in maintaining quality standards\, Competitive pricing pressures\, Lack of attractive packaging and branding\, Inefficient supply chain mechanisms. \nAs a result\, the unique and nutritious indigenous produce of Sambalpur and other parts of Odisha too is disappearing from the food system\, threatening the region’s food heritage and the livelihoods of tribal communities. \nAgenda: \n\nIntroduction to agro-ecological food systems and their relevance in Odisha\nPanel discussion: Urban-rural linkages and food systems in Odisha\nGroup discussion: Strategies for promoting agro-ecological food systems in Odisha\nNetworking and collaboration building\n\nKey Question in this FSD would be: \n“How can Agro-ecological food systems be strengthened and scaled up in Odisha to promote sustainable urban-rural linkages\, support local traders/SMEs and FPOs\, engage urban consumers\, protect traditional food systems\, and ensure policy support\, ultimately ensuring equitable access to nutritious\, locally-sourced\, and affordable food options?” \nExpected Outcomes from this FSD: \n\nEnhanced understanding of Agro-ecological food systems and their potential in Odisha.\nIdentification of strategies for strengthening urban-rural linkages through agro-ecological food system.\nStrengthened network and collaboration among stakeholders for promoting sustainable food systems under Bhoomi Ka.\n\nTarget Participants: \n\nFarmers and FPO representatives\nPolicymakers and government officials\nResearchers and experts in agriculture and food systems\n\n  \n 
URL:https://bhoomika.com/event/food-system-dailogue/
LOCATION:2nd Floor\, Hotel Sabitri Inn\, Kucinda\, Sambhalpur\, Odisha\, India
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250121T100000
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SUMMARY:Bhoomi Ka's Conference on Food Systems Transformation
DESCRIPTION:Global food systems face growing crises due to climate change\, unsustainable farming practices\, and inequitable resource access. Industrial agriculture remained one of the contributors to this peril by contributing to soil degradation\, water scarcity\, and biodiversity loss. In contrast\, smallholder farmers remain vulnerable to market fluctuations and environmental shocks. These challenges demand a shift towards sustainable\, resilient\, and inclusive food systems. On the other hand\, ecological farming\, which emphasizes regenerative practices\, follows principles of nature and biodiversity conservation\, offers a viable solution. It promotes environmental sustainability while improving the livelihoods of rural communities by fostering resilience to climate impacts and creating opportunities in sustainable markets. \nBhoomi Ka Network plays a pivotal role in this transition. With over 10\,000 farmers trained in ecological practices\, 5\,000 certified through Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS)\, and 30 ecological value chains supported\, Bhoomi Ka has fostered food system transformation. The network includes 92 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)\, 54 ecopreneurs\, and numerous civil society organizations (CSOs)\, all collaborating to promote clean\, green and fair practices in sustainable value chains for smallholder farmers. Despite these successes\, challenges remain. Ecological farming is not yet mainstream\, and smallholder farmers struggle with limited access to markets\, financing\, and infrastructure. Supportive policies are still needed to promote equitable access and scale sustainable farming and small business. \nin response\, Bhoomi Ka is convening a conference to bring together its network partners—FPOs\, SMEs\, ecopreneurs\, CSOs\, and experts—to explore solutions for scaling clean\, green and fair practices in transforming food systems. The conference will provide a platform for sharing knowledge\, fostering partnerships\, and developing strategies for growth. It will also focus on shaping policy and advocacy efforts to create an enabling environment for ecological agriculture\, sustainable value chain and small holder friendly market. \nThe conference will bring together: Ecological Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)\, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)\, Ecopreneurs\, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs); Experts and Academics\, Policy Makers and other critical food systems stakeholders. This conference is a critical step toward a sustainable and equitable food system that benefits farmers\, communities\, and ecosystems. \n\nObjectives \n\n\nCelebrate Bhoomi Ka’s Impact: Reflect on Bhoomi Ka’s achievements in promoting ecological agriculture and sustainable value chains. \nStrengthen Partnerships: Facilitate collaboration among FPOs\, SMEs\, ecopreneurs\, CSOs\, and experts to co-create innovative solutions for enabling food system transformation. \nStrategize for Future Growth: Develop a roadmap to scale ecological farming practices\, sustainable value chain \, and promote small holder friendly market.
URL:https://bhoomika.com/event/bhoomi-kas-conference-on-food-systems-transformation/
LOCATION:SDC\, Conference hall\, Ranchi\, New Barhi Toli\, Purulia Road\, Ranchi\, Jharkhand\, 834001\, India
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bhoomi Ka":MAILTO:contact@bhoomika.com
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SUMMARY:Food System Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:Objectives \n\nHelp farmers in Baripada use Natural Farming to deal with climate change and improve their crops\, soil\, and water.\nBring together farmers\, policymakers\, and experts to promote Natural Farming and find ways to work together.\nIdentify policies that can support Natural Farming and push for changes that help farmers and the environment.\n\nOverall Aim: \nThis dialogue aims to explore how Natural Farming can help farmers in Baripada deal with climate change\, and find ways to make it work better through teamwork and policy support. \nKey Stakeholders \n\nFarmers and farmer organizations\nPolicymakers and government officials\nMarket experts\nCivil society organizations\nResearchers and academics\nNGOs and international organizations working on climate resilience\n\nExpected Outcomes \n\nEnhanced understanding of climate change’s impact on natural agriculture in Baripada\, including the effects on crop yields\, soil health\, and water resources.\nIdentification of strategies to address challenges and opportunities\, including the potential for climate-resilient crops and value-added products.\nStrengthened networks among stakeholders to promote climate-resilient natural agriculture practices\, including the development of a roadmap for action.\nIdentification of best practices and success stories in natural farming for climate mitigation.\nPolicy recommendations for integrating natural farming into climate adaptation and mitigation strategies.\nFollow-up actions and accountability measures to ensure long-term implementation of strategies discussed during the event.
URL:https://bhoomika.com/event/food-system-dialogue-9/
LOCATION:Rotary club\, Baripada\, Baripada\, odisha\, India
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SUMMARY:Bhoomi Ka's Conference on Food Systems Transformation
DESCRIPTION:Context\nThe contemporary food system in India is facing pressing challenges as ecological degradation\,\neconomic uncertainty\, and social inequities converge. Intensive\, monoculture-based agriculture has\nplaced a heavy burden on soil and water resources\, resulting in declining soil fertility\, falling water\ntables\, severe fertilizer and pesticide pollution\, and the loss of indigenous crop diversity. At the same\ntime\, small and marginal farmers struggle with crop loss and damage due to climate change\, unstable\nincomes\, depletion of natural resources\, and poor access to fair markets. These combined challenges\nthreaten both national food security and the livelihoods of millions of farmers. \nA decisive transition toward sustainable and equitable food systems is the need of the hour. There is an\nurgent call to move towards food systems that are Clean – environmentally sustainable\, Green – climate\nresilient and regenerative\, and Fair – economically and socially just. Equally important is the\ntransformation of markets and value chains. Strengthening local food systems\, farmer collectives\, and\nfair pricing mechanisms can reduce dependency on volatile markets and large corporate buyers\, while\nenhancing nutritional diversity and lowering environmental impacts\, thereby strengthening Food and\nNutrition Swaraj. \nTo achieve this\, it is paramount that government policies support an enabling ecosystem for\ntransformation—guided by community actions and grounded in research that fosters innovation\,\npromotes local knowledge\, and strengthens Indigenous food systems. \nThe Bhoomi Ka Network plays a pivotal role in driving this transition. With over 10\,000 farmers trained\nin ecological practices\, 5\,000 certified through Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS)\, and 52\necological value chains supported\, Bhoomi Ka has been at the forefront of food systems transformation.\nIts growing network of 117 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)\, 67 ecopreneurs\, and several civil\nsociety partners\, experts\, and academicians continues to promote Clean\, Green\, and Fair practices that\nstrengthen sustainable\, smallholder-farmer–driven food systems. Yet\, ecological farming remains far\nfrom mainstream\, and smallholder farmers still face limited access to markets\, finance\, and supportive\ninfrastructure. \nVAAGDHARA with support of Bhoomi Ka is organizing convening a national conference to bring\ntogether FPOs\, SMEs\, ecopreneurs\, CSOs\, experts\, and policymakers to explore practical solutions for\nscaling ecological farming practices and developing smallholder-friendly markets. The conference will\nserve as a collaborative platform to share knowledge\, strengthen partnerships\, and co-create strategies\nfor sustainable growth. It will also facilitate policy dialogue and advocacy to create an enabling\nenvironment for ecological agriculture\, resilient value chains\, and fair market systems. By bringing\ntogether ecological FPOs\, SMEs\, ecopreneurs\, civil society organizations\, researchers\, and government\nrepresentatives\, the conference marks a vital step toward building a sustainable\, equitable\, and\nregenerative food system that benefits farmers\, communities\, and ecosystems alike. \nKey Objectives\n1. Celebrate Bhoomi Ka’s Impact and Collective Achievements: Reflect on Bhoomi Ka’s journey\nin promoting ecological agriculture\, strengthening farmer institutions\, and building sustainable\nvalue chains that empower smallholders and ecopreneurs.\n2. Strengthen Partnerships and Market Linkages: Facilitate collaboration among FPOs\, SMEs\,\necopreneurs\, CSOs\, and ethical buyers through knowledge exchange\, product showcasing\, and B2B\ninteractions to deepen clean\, green\, and fair market relationships.\n3. Scale Ecological Practices and Inclusive Value Chains: Develop strategies to expand ecological\nfarming and sustainable value chains by enabling smallholders to access fair pricing\, diversify\nmarkets\, and build resilient\, smallholder-driven enterprises.\n4. Strategize for Future Growth and Market Opportunities: Explore emerging trends\, policy\npriorities\, and innovations to chart Bhoomi Ka’s future roadmap—ensuring continued network\ngrowth\, sustainable markets\, and long-term food system transformation. \nKey Highlights\n• Farmer Dialogues                                                                • B2B Networking\n• Bhoomi Ka Impact Awards                                                  • Bhoomi Ka Haat\n• Panel Discussions\n• Keynote Address by Policy Makers \nParticipants\n• Farmer Producer Organizations                                          • Civil Society Organizations\n(FPOs) and Ecopreneurs\n• Government Agencies and Policy Makers                           • Agri-businesses and Social enterprises.\n• Research universities and institutions \nExpected Outcomes\n1. Shared Vision and Roadmap: A collective roadmap developed for scaling ecological\nagriculture\, strengthening sustainable value chains\, and advancing clean\, green\, and fair food\nsystems.\n2. Market and Business Collaboration: Strengthened B2B linkages among FPOs\, SMEs\, and\nethical buyers—resulting in new business partnerships\, trade leads\, and product visibility within\nand beyond the Bhoomi Ka network.\n3. Policy and Advocacy Recommendations: Concrete policy inputs and actionable\nrecommendations to create an enabling environment for ecological farming\, local value chains\,\nand smallholder-friendly markets.\n4. Knowledge Exchange and Showcasing: Documentation and dissemination of best practices\,\nsuccess stories\, and innovative models—celebrating Bhoomi Ka’s impact and inspiring wider\nadoption of sustainable food system approaches.
URL:https://bhoomika.com/event/bhoomi-kas-conference-on-food-systems-transformation-2/
LOCATION:Indira Gandhi Panchayati Raj Sansthan\,  JLN Marg\, Jaipur\, JLN Marg\, Jaipur\, Rajasthan\, India
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