Mission

MESA connects and cultivates sustainable farmers and food systems leaders around the world.
We sponsor experiential training programs and seek to advance cultural awareness between sustainable farmers and food systems leaders, celebrating ancestral heritage and innovation to grow a more vibrant and equitable global food system.

What We Do

Sustainable Agriculture and Global Exchange (SAGE) - Annual training & cultural exchange sponsorships for global farmers to apprentice with sustainable US farms & ag. organizations for 3-12 months.

Sustainable Projects for Regeneration, Innovation & Growth (SPRIG) - Mini-grants to seed community action plans and sustainable farm projects for program alumni.

Community Food Project (CFP) - Microenterprise, business planning mentorship, community workshops, and mentorship support for urban agriculturalists.

MESA and WWOOF Partnership- WWOOF-USA sponsors an annual Future Farmer Program, inviting 20 emerging farmers from underserved communities to train at WWOOF farms, participate in an online course, and receive $2000 stipends. MESA is providing a facilitated Introduction to Agroecology course and Transfer of Knowledge opportunities for grantees via the partnership.

Agroecology Happy Hour- Engaging monthly webinars for SAGE Stewards to learn and share with our community members on topics such as food justice, herbalism, permaculture, and more.