Bolivia Signs Food Security Law, Aims to Reduce Dependence on Foreign Companies

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Evo Morales photo Image: Wikipedia Bolivian President Evo Morales signed a law this week aimed at increasing the nation's food security. Part of the plan is to set up state-owned companies to produce seeds and fertilizers. The government will also establish a state seed bank for native plants, helping to preserve local biodiversity and native foods. It's an exciting step, considering the direction the glo...Read the full story on TreeHugger