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:

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Trust governance engagement of stakeholders including farmers, customers, coworkers, investors and community allies

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Sharing economic upside with active stakeholders by investing in things that benefit them 

Natural resource preservation, regenerating ecosystems, enhancing biodiversity

Climate change mitigation, reduction of emissions and carbon sequestration

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Equitable and diverse supply chains from farm to marketplace, social justice, fair labor

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Purpose-driven operations focused on mission-benefit maximization vs. profit maximization while ensuring the company is financially viable

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Improvements in organic agriculture, continued, evolution towards best practices

Reduce dependence on non-renewable resources, materials extracted from the earth’s crust (such as heavy metals, petroleum)

Reduce toxic and persistent synthetics, man-made materials (such as plastics, chemical pesticides)

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Holistic food systems policy, continued advocacy for public education, transparency, rigorous standards