Civilization began with agriculture.When our nomadic ancestors began to settle and grow their own food,human society was forever changed.Not only did villages,towns and cities begin to flourish,but so did knowledge,the arts and the technological sciences.
And for most of history,society's connection to the land was intimate.Human communities,no matter how sophisticated,could not ignore the importance of agriculture.To be far from dependable sources of food was to risk malnutrition and starvation.
In modern times,however,many in the urban world have forgotten this fundamental connection.Insulated by the apparent abundance of food that has come from new technologies for the growing,transportation and storage of food,humanity's fundamental dependence on agriculture is often overlooked.
Upholds the central importance of the farmer,the local community and its governing institutions in providing for the health and well-being of all of the members of society.
In this vision,spiritually motivated individuals contribute to strong families,organizations,corporations,administrative institutions and communities,animated by a new global ethic founded on universal spiritual principles such as unity,justice,equity,moderation and peacefulness.
In fact,it is only through enhanced processes of social development which recognize the fundamental value of spiritual principles in education,community organization,and the application of technology that true food security can be established.