How one inspired MESA steward linked consumers in Quito, Ecuador, with farms on the urban fringe. Farm in the City “Did you study something related to agriculture? Would you like to experience it in the field?” Seeing these words printed on a poster made me realize that although I had just obtained a degree in …
This year marks MESA’s ten-year anniversary of offering international farmer-to-farmer exchange programs on behalf of sustainable agriculture. For ten years, we have built bridges between rural communities and sustainable agriculture advocates all over the world. Today, MESA is becoming: a fiscal sponsor for dozens of home country projects launched by MESA stewards once they return, …
[img_assist|nid=210|title=|desc=|link=none|align=right|width=350|height=222] Over the years MESA has spawned the development and/or continued growth of a number of dynamic sustainable agriculture organizations – such as EcoVida in Riobamba, Ecuador (see below) – through its fiscal sponsorship program. To be eligible for fiscal sponsorship, individuals and organizations need to have an active relationship with MESA either as a …