Multinational Exchange for Sustainable Agriculture

Multinational Exchange for Sustainable Agriculture (MESA) connects and cultivates sustainable farmers and food systems leaders around the world. We support new generations of agrarian leaders by sponsoring experiential training opportunities and hosting certificate courses in applied agroecology. MESA strives to link current innovations with global traditions to promote land stewardship, localized economies, and cultural awareness.

MESA's legacy SAGE program facilitates participatory training programs and cultural exchange that match beginning farmers with host placements practicing or advocating sustainable agriculture. Since 1997, MESA has sponsored 1000+ global exchange Stewards from 51 countries, and partnered with more than 250 host placements in the U.S. and within our global network of alumni communities.