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Food sovereignty is the assertion that all communities have the right to access safe, nutritious, culturally appropriate food and agriculture so that they can be self-sufficient. Rather than depending on commercial systems dictated by industry, community members can sustain themselves.

This guide from indigenous food systems breaks down how to do a food sovereignty assessment. Though aimed at indigenous communities, the manual can help any community figure out their priorities and options. The guide contains

Exercises to start discussion
Worksheets
Definitions
Case studies
Reasons to localize
Appendixes