Every harvest can be
a step forward
Restoring nature | Nurturing communities | Propelling prosperity
Cultivating a sustainable future
As Friends of Sustainable Agriculture, we believe in the power of collaboration. Together, we accelerate the movement towards sustainable agriculture, creating a shared impact on a global scale. ​
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Join us in envisioning a world where agriculture harmonizes with the environment, nurtures communities, and thrives economically.
Accelerating Global Change
FSA proudly joins forces with the Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN) in a shared commitment to advancing sustainable and regenerative agriculture on a global scale
Our collaboration with SAN amplifies our efforts, creating a powerful synergy that accelerates positive change in agricultural practices worldwide.
Educate. Empower. Transform Agriculture.
Our partnership with SAN extends our reach to a global scale, propelling a network that ideates, fosters and connects sustainable agricultural stakeholders worldwide.
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Explore how FSA educates stakeholders, inspires action, and transforms agricultural practices to build a resilient and sustainable future.
Partnerships
​We partner with changemakers—from farmers to global organizations—to grow a movement rooted in sustainability. Together, we combine expertise and resources to restore the planet, strengthen communities, and build farming systems that can thrive for generations.
Education opportunities
Knowledge grows change. Through farmer training and consumer education, FSA helps people understand and practice sustainable agriculture. By empowering individuals with the tools to restore their land and livelihoods, we’re cultivating transformation from the ground up.
Collaboration
Change takes teamwork. FSA brings farmers, researchers, and advocates together to share ideas, spark innovation, and scale sustainable solutions. Through collaboration, we turn shared vision into lasting impact for people and the planet.
Board of Directors
Experience, commitment and passion for sustainable and regenerative agriculture, the environment, and community.
Chief Executive Officer
Chris Wille
Chris Wille, a seasoned biologist and journalist, brings lifelong experience in wildlife conservation and sustainability. He co-founded the Rainforest Alliance in 1987, initiating key field programs in Costa Rica. In the early 1990s, Wille led a coalition to develop the first guidelines for sustainable agriculture, forming the Sustainable Agriculture Network. Serving in the Rainforest Alliance until 2014, he transitioned to consulting and, now semi-retired, remains dedicated to supporting farmers on sustainable and regenerative pathways. Wille advocates for organizations like the Sustainable Agriculture Network, emphasizing the importance of sustainable practices in agriculture.
Secretary and Treasurer
José Joaquín Campos Arce
José JoaquÃn Campos Arce, SAN’s Executive Director since May 2019, brings over 40 years of international development, science, and education experience. With a background in sustainable forest management and rural development, he served as the Director General of CATIE from 2008 to 2016. José has held key leadership roles, including Chair of the Board of Trustees of CIFOR. He holds a doctorate from the University of Oxford and has authored numerous technical and scientific papers.