A Mexican farmer’s vision of self sufficient agriculture that embraces trade & technology Is Mexican agriculture moving forward or backward? Established in 2000, the Global Farmer Network amplifies the farmers’ voice in promoting trade, technology, sustainable farming, economic growth and food security. I have nothing against the 1980s, but Mexican farmers and consumers require a future that looks forward rather than backward. Yet I’d like to propose a different vision of self-sufficiency—one that relies on Mexican farmers to do what they do best and also embraces the benefits of trade and technology. Learn more at Global Farmer Network® - the farmers’ voice in promoting trade, technology, sustainable farming, economic growth and food security.