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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) The term 'Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) ' as it applies to the area of agriculture can be defined as ' A UN organization, founded in 1945, that collects and disseminates information about world agriculture. FAO also provides technical assistance to developing countries in agricultural production and distribution, food processing, nutrition, fisheries, and forestry. The FAO’s Global Information Early Warning System (GIEWS) monitors for famine conditions in regions of risk'. Previous 5 Terms: Food additives Food Aid Consultative Group Food and Agricultural Act of 1965 Food and Agriculture Act of 1977 Food and Agriculture Councils (FACs) Next 5 Terms: Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food and fiber system Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Food borne pathogens food chain About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.