Our Strengths
What sets SASFA apart is our combination of deep farming experience, institutional partnerships, and practical knowledge of agricultural technology.
Access to Experts
Jay Reiners (Secretary/Treasurer, U.S. Grains Council) and Brandon Hunnicutt (Director, Nebraska Corn Board; Vice Chair, NCGA Freedom to Operate; lead, U.S. Grains Council Middle East/Africa Team) bring decades of hands-on corn and soybean farming experience plus active leadership across U.S. agricultural institutions.
50+ Years Combined Experience
Over half a century of combined farming experience adapting to changes in agriculture — from early mechanization to GPS-guided precision systems and regenerative practices.
AgBusiness Knowledge
In-depth understanding of agricultural business, supply chains, market dynamics, and the practical economics of farming technology adoption at scale.
Institutional Partnerships
Our work is strengthened by connections to world-class agricultural research institutions:
- University of Nebraska–Lincoln — Crop science, water management, and precision agriculture research
- Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute — Sustainable water use in food production
- Nebraska Corn Board — Industry connections, market intelligence, and technology transfer
Why Partner With SASFA
Practical, Not Theoretical
Every recommendation comes from operations we have actually run. We have planted, irrigated, harvested, and adopted the technologies we recommend — on Nebraska soil, through good seasons and bad. Our decision frameworks come from making the calls ourselves, not from a textbook.
Africa-Focused Strategy
Our work is not generic global consulting. Every engagement starts with the specific conditions on the ground — soil, climate, water source, market access, operator capacity — and adapts proven American agricultural technology to fit. The Sahel is not the East African highlands. We do not pretend otherwise.
End-to-End Support
From initial assessment through implementation and beyond, we stay engaged until the practices are established and the operators are confident. We do not arrive, advise, and disappear. The recommendations only have value if they survive contact with the second growing season.
Sustainability First
Every solution balances productivity with environmental stewardship. We advocate for practices that build long-term soil health, conserve water, and protect the watersheds and forests Africa needs to keep. Shortcuts that look good for a season often cost the operation more than they save.
Ready to Transform Agriculture?
Let us show you how SASFA can support your agricultural operations and development goals in Africa.