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Engaging rural youth in strengthening the local food movement in India

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First paragraph: In India, traditional agriculture has historically been a subsistence-oriented, labor-intensive, closed-loop, and varied production system. Farm­ing has long formed the foundation of the rural economy and served as a means of subsistence for local communities. Until a few decades ago, rural youth were actively choosing farming as a career, serving as the main workforce in a variety of agri­cultural enterprises. However, most of today’s youth do not want to work in low-value agricul­ture. Instead, they migrate to urban areas, within or outside of their home states where there are not many opportunities for quality work, social ser­vices, or protection. Responding to these con­straints through more inclusive changes in rural areas and through the alignment of rural-urban linkages is a significant challenge. It is crucial to look at opportunities and address obstacles in order to ensure that agriculture is economically viable and provides year-round employment for young people in rural India. . . .

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  • Bisht, Ishwari, 2023. "Engaging rural youth in strengthening the local food movement in India," Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development, Center for Transformative Action, Cornell University, vol. 13(1).
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    1. Ishwari Singh Bisht & Jai Chand Rana & Sudhir Pal Ahlawat, 2020. "The Future of Smallholder Farming in India: Some Sustainability Considerations," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(9), pages 1-25, May.
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