Changing to sustainable agriculture implies necessary changes in behaviors of all actors in the value chain; this document encompasses the entire value chain until the final consumer. Each party in the value chain can use the guidelines herein regardless of their own stage of development, realizing that their situation is unique yet part of a common whole. Any other stakeholders who support and interact with these value chains, including those involved in research, policy, marketing, or supporting Infrastructure may also use these guidelines. The guidelines cover the economic, social, environmental, cultural and accountability aspects of value chain development.