Marta Vidal

Marta Vidal is an independent journalist focusing on environmental and social justice across the Mediterranean. Her work has been published in The Guardian, Al Jazeera, The Washington Post, and the BBC, among other outlets.

Palestinian CSA volunteers

Nurturing Seeds of Freedom in Palestine

The Om Sleiman farm in the village of Bil’in is part of a growing agroecology movement in the occupied West Bank that is turning to sustainable farming as a way to resist the Israeli occupation and stay rooted to the land. Established in 2016, Om Sleiman—Arabic for “ladybug”—aims to connect Palestinians to the produce they consume and to promote food sovereignty.

August 6, 2024