Trust Principles
The purpose of the SFAPPT is to support the efforts of independent, values aligned organizations that advance sustainable agriculture practices and food systems.
Our Guiding Principles include:
Trust governance engagement of stakeholders including farmers, customers, coworkers, investors, community allies
Natural Resource Preservation, regenerating ecosystems, enhancing biodiversity
Purpose driven operations a focus on mission-benefit maximization vs. profit maximization, while ensuring the company is financially viable
Reduce dependence on non-renewable resources, materials extracted from the earth’s crust (such as heavy metals, petroleum)
Equitable & diverse supply chains from farm to marketplace, social justice, fair labor
Sharing Economic Benefit with active stakeholders by investing in things that benefit them
Climate Change Mitigation, reduction of emissions and carbon sequestration
Holistic Food Systems Policy continued advocacy for public education, transparency, rigorous standards
Improvements in organic agriculture continued evolution towards best practices
Reduce Toxic and Persistent Synthetics, man-made materials (such as plastics, chemical pesticides)