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from everyday citizens of all countries both developing and developed. Economic development in developing countries begins with the small farmer. Products produced by small farms must be harvested and distributed among and within their own community. Profits should stay in the hands of the farmers and the community. Volunteers and workers sent to these countries must at all times encourage economic sustainability.

The indigenous economic systems that have been in place in much of developing countries have been broken down to conform to globalization and a global economic system, which is a flawed system for developing countries. Developing countries should become more independent and rely on their own resources rejecting both importing and exporting until they are economically self-sufficient. They should not engage in trade until they are sufficient within their own borders. Transportation costs alone drive up prices due to fuel costs and the loss of energy in transporting at long distances.

3) Free trade is not the answer for developing countries. Free trade exploits the farmers who are the producers. According to Raj Patel "the worst affected countries are the ones forced to accept free trade." Free trade may not be the answer for developed countries either since prices are also skyrocketing in developed countries.

4) There should be a move back to family farming. Farming is not seen as a viable occupation by many coming from old farming communities, which is a trend that should be changed. Farming is probably our most important occupation since it is the source of our most basic need - Food.

Americans and members of other developed countries worldwide need to stop supporting large conglomerate corporate-owned supermarkets by not shopping at them and by supporting their local farmers whenever and wherever they can. This will increase the demand for local produce, organic farming, and sustainable farming. Sustainable farming also indicates local selling of local products rather than importing and exporting. Organic farming is sustainable.

5) Everywhere across the globe water must be managed more efficiently. Rainwater should be collected during all rainstorms for future use in farming. Modern practices rely too heavily on groundwater and well water for water supply, depleting water systems. In countries especially where there are dry periods and wet periods, farmers, and governments need to think of ways to keep rainwater for future use instead of allowing it

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