Argentina was recognized by the UN's Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) for its efforts to eradicate hunger. At the FAO's 39th biannual meeting held in Rome, President Cristina Fernandez said the achievements were possible due to the country's improved distribution of wealth, which has also led to advances in health and educational levels. The FAO's representative in Argentina, Valdir Welte, stressed the role of small farmers in feeding the country, as agribusiness has largely focused its efforts on exports. Welte praised Argentine government agricultural programs that train the urban and rural population on how best to make use of limited available land, offer financial support to family farms, legalize property ownership, and provide infrastructure for growers to market their crops. Laureano Ponce reports from Buenos Aires. teleSUR