where was the first session of the FAO conference held?
Quebec, Canada
what Chateau was it held in?
the Chateau frontenac
what does FAO stand for?
The Food and Agriculture Organization
how many countries are members?
194 members
Is the European Union one of the members?
yes
what is the purpose of the agency?
it leads international efforts to defeat hunger.
is it part of another organization?
yes
which one?
the United Nations
which places are just associate members?
the Faroe Islands and Tokelau
when did the idea of an international organization for food emerge?
in the late 19th and early 20th century
what is the motto of the organization?
let there be bread
is it in English?
no
what language is it in?
Latin
who advanced the idea for the FAO?
David Lubin
what country is he from?
the US
what does he do for a living?
he is an agriculturalist and activist
how many governments gathered at the Homestead Resort?
forty four
where?
Hot Springs, Virginia
when?
from 18 May to 3 June.
did they commit to founding a permanent organization for food?
yes