Community Agroecology Network (CAN) is a non-profit organization based in Santa Clara, CA, dedicated to sustaining rural livelihoods and environments through research, education, and trade innovations. Their work spans across Mexico, Central America, and the United States, focusing on agroecology-based strategies to promote food security, sovereignty, and justice. CAN's projects include participatory action research, alternative trade models, coffee diversification, and youth networks for food sovereignty.
CAN envisions a global economy where people, healthy food systems, and the environment take precedence. They have received recognition for their efforts, including being a runner-up for the Specialty Coffee Association of America Sustainability Award. Through their initiatives, CAN aims to empower communities, foster sustainable agriculture practices, and create a more equitable and resilient food system.
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