Despite advances in science and technology, sustainable food production is still under threat. The fact that human and environmental pressures on agriculture threaten global food security more and more, and food production and quality decrease to plant protection has become an important issue against the food safety problem. In this study, it is focused that the integration of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) as a cultural heritage with scientific knowledge can make important contributions to plant protection and sustainable food production. This study uses the qualitative research technique of cultural analysis. This study collected the data using the techniques of nonparticipant observations, face-to- face interviews and document analysis technique. The purposeful sampling method of convenience sampling was used to select the places to be observed and the study group and materials to be subject to document review. The descriptive analysis technique was used to analyse the data obtained as a result of the interviews and observations. Findings show that local people have developed in four dimensions as a cultural heritage TEK strategies and practices against the problem of plant protection and sustainable food management in Turkey; (1) seed protection, (2) weed control and germination acceleration, (3) pest management, and (4) traditional food storage practices. Sustainable food production can be achieved by respecting community-based plant protection practices where traditional knowledge is integrated into scientific knowledge and the role of TEK in food production.