Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsInternational

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security. Its mandate is to support sustainable agricultural development, modernize forestry and fisheries practices, and ensure that all people have access to high-quality food. Established on October 16, 1945, in Quebec City, Canada, the organization later moved its permanent headquarters to Rome, Italy, in 1951.