In the last few decades more and more farmers in Thailand have been moving from conventional agriculture (that uses pesticides and chemical fertilizer) into sustainable agriculture, thanks to the efforts of a few NGOs who had noted the negative impact of conventional agriculture on the livelihoods of small farmers and on the natural resources and environment of Thailand. In February 2004 we went to Thailand to learn from farmers and NGOs, who have a wealth of experience in developing healthy agriculture. The trip also allowed us to observe how they struck a balance between their dreams and the reality.