Between August 10-12, 2015, more than 200 people from 9 countries gathered in Cambodia for the first Asia-Pacific Local Champions Exhibition, organized an supported by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Cambodia, the Royal University of Agriculture of Phnom Penh, IFAD and PROCASUR. Outstanding farmers and members of the public and private sector came to exchange knowledge, good practices and networks for the empowerment of small farmers. Their testimonies show without doubt the wisdom and commitment for the foundation of a sustainable future.