Scott Exo Executive Director for the Food Alliance, a Portland-based non-profit that works to create market incentives for sustainable agriculture. Food Alliance operates a certification program for environmentally friendly and socially responsible agricultural practices, and works to connect certified farms, ranches, and processors with the growing market for sustainably produced products. Food Alliance is a non-profit organization that promotes sustainable agriculture by recognizing and rewarding farmers who produce food in environmentally friendly and socially responsible ways, and educating consumers and others in the food system about the benefits of sustainable agriculture. Food Alliance operates the most comprehensive third-party certification program in North America for sustainably produced food. Food Alliance Certified distinguishes foods produced by farmers, ranchers and food processors who use environmentally and socially responsible practices. Learn more about our Farm and Ranch Certification Program and Handler Certification Program.