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Mission and Vision
Our mission is to sustain rural livelihoods and environments by integrating research, education, and trade innovations.
Donate TodayOur vision is for a global economy where people, healthy food systems, and the environment come first.
2015 & 2016: Specialty Coffee
Association of America
Sustainability Award
Runner Up
Recent News
Job Announcement: Administrative Assistant
The Administrative Assistant will work closely with CAN staff and partner organizations to maintain administrative operations and assist in event coordination. The Administrative Assistant will also support CAN’s Director
September 13, 2018: SAVE THE DATE!!!
After two years of collecting community stories, interviews, and planting a season of summer vegetables in River Park, the Growing Justice (GJ) youth team will publicly display their findings
CAN’s Hiring!
CAN is seeking a highly motivated, committed, collaborative, and resourceful community organizer for a fixed duration full-time position to join the CAN team in the Food Systems Change in Pajaro
Upcoming Events
About CAN
CAN is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to sustain rural livelihoods and environments in the global south through the integration of agroecology-based research, education, and development strategies. Our work is both regional and global, with projects and activities in Mexico, Central America, and the United States, and our International Agroecology Shortcourse, which has trained hundreds of farmers, researchers, and community leaders from around the world since 2000.