UN’s FAO to Recognize Innovation Among Young Farmers

Three Core Recognition Areas

Awards will be granted in three categories:

• Innovation in Agri-Food Systems: for individuals or organizations implementing innovative and sustainable practices, including those that integrate traditional knowledge.
• Community Development: honoring efforts that drive positive change in rural areas through community engagement, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
• Inclusion and Empowerment: recognizing actions that advance gender equality, youth empowerment, and the inclusion of underrepresented or vulnerable groups in agriculture.

Who Can Apply

Eligible applicants include:

• Young farmers aged 18-35 from countries in Europe and Central Asia.
• Youth-led farmers’ organizations operating in the same region.

The FAO particularly encourages applications from young women farmers to ensure diverse representation and promote gender equality in the sector.

This new recognition is part of FAO’s broader commitment to supporting youth engagement in agriculture and ensuring that the next generation of farmers plays a leading role in shaping the future of food and farming.

Selected candidates will be notified of their recognition and asked to provide any necessary information from September 6 to 30.