The Land of Canaan Foundation

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Farming as a political act

Feeding Palestine

Climate change is a reality. Food security is slipping. And Palestinians must face these global forces while under hostile military occupation.

Farming is a superb form of non-violent resistance to occupation. Fair trade farmers are practicing self-determination.

This story reports on Palestinian farmers, agricultural projects and chefs with vision.

They are preserving and reviving ancestral agricultural practices and traditional sustainable farming. They are leading and increasing Palestinian food sovereignty. Om Sleiman farm, Canaan fair trade, chef Fadi Kattan are quoted. Their words will inspire you.

New Lines Magazine article.