Democracy Now on Puerto Rican Food Sovereignty

After Maria, Puerto Ricans Cultivate Food Sovereignty

While FEMA Delivered Skittles & Cheez-Its,

Watch this clip for some historical context explaining why Puerto Rico imports 80% of the food their people eat. Learn about the efforts of local Puerto Ricans to undo the USDA's damage, diversify what they're growing, and grow for local sustenance--especially after Hurricane Maria relief efforts left them with little more than Skittles and Cheez-Its.

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*March 21, 2018