The Community Agroecology Network (CAN) is an international network committed to sustaining rural livelihoods and environments, by integrating research, education, and locally-informed development strategies. Together with our local partner organizations, we promote food security and sovereignty in rural communities through agroecological farming practices; local control over food production, distribution and consumption; alternative trade models; and the empowerment of local and Indigenous youth and women in the leadership of these initiatives. Since 2002, we have worked collaboratively with women, men, and children to end hunger and build food sovereignty among small farmers. The results are strong women and youth, vibrant food economies, and healthy families.
Keywords: gardens; food justice; women; youth; empowerment; PAR; alternative trade; food system; nutrition; international; participatory action; agroecology; farming; food security and sovereignty; community health; education; teaching; summer; fall quarter; winter quarter; spring quarter
Contact: Carmen Cortez
To get involved with CAN’s AgroEco Coffee Program; to volunteer at our Annual International Youth Exchange (Intercambio); or learn more about local and international food soverignty and food justice projects please contact us atinfo@canunite.org.
We also work closely with the Friends of CAN (FoCAN), a student-led organization at UCSC. To get involved with FoCAN’s efforts to foster dialogue and experiential learning about the global food system and sustainability amongst students, please contact focan@ucsc.edu or visit www.FoCAN.weebly.com.