The social, environmental, and economic sustainability of European food systems
depends on the dignity, viability, and wellbeing of the farming community.
Farmers are not only stewards of the land but also providers of our most
important common good: food. As farmers’ livelihoods depend on nature, the
farming community would be the first to benefit from the transition to
agroecological, local food systems. At the same time, preservation of natural
resources and ecosystem services is essential for the health and well-being of
citizens and future generations.
