Food, Farmer, and Community

compiled by Winnona Meritt

‘Abdu’l-Baha writes, “. . . it is fitting to begin with the farmer in matters related to economics for the farmer is the first active agent in human society.” Time and again, agriculture is highlighted in the writings of the Bahá’í Faith and in the statements of its institutions and agencies as a vital and fundamental element in the administration of human affairs.

A comprehensive compilation that gathers quotations from the sacred and authoritative texts of the Faith as well as statements and documents from various Baha'i institutions and agencies, Food, Farmer, and Community offers a wide-ranging contribution to the discourse on agriculture. Drawing on foundational spiritual concepts as well as exploring practical ideas for the transformation of food systems, this book will be a valuable resource for those seeking a Baha’i perspective on this vital subject.