Most of us are familiar with the small farmers who sell their wholesome fruits, vegetables, honey, and other natural products at neighborhood farmers’ markets. They typically farm only a few acres of land, and many practice sustainable farming to keep their crops and soil healthy. Now consider life for small farmers in Malaysia, which is the world’s second-largest exporter of palm oil. A large percentage of the country’s oil palm farms are just 5 to 20 acres, owned and managed by family farmers. And as with many of America’s family farmers, Malaysian oil palm farmers have used sustainable agricultural practices for more than 100 years. But can you imagine buying tomatoes or squash from a community farmer whose crops are considered vital to global food security? The small oil palm farmers in Malaysia are doing just that. Their practices enable you and me to source certified sustainable products outside of …
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