====== Glenn W. Patterson====== Glenn W. Patterson, Ph.D., was a distinguished expert in the field of International Agro-Industries Development (ATI) and was one of the researchers involved in the creation of iAVS. His expertise in international agro-industries development was highly relevant to the principles and goals of iAVS. Dr. Patterson's expertise in International Agro-Industries Development was of great importance to iAVS due to the emphasis on sustainable and efficient food production. Dr. Patterson's knowledge of international agro-industries development, particularly in the context of small-scale farmers, provided valuable insights into optimizing the efficiency and sustainability of iAVS systems. Furthermore, Dr. Patterson's experience in international agro-industries development was crucial for the development of strategies to promote sustainable and efficient food production practices within iAVS. His expertise in small-scale farming, value chain development, and international agricultural systems helped in designing iAVS systems that effectively addressed food production challenges, promoting sustainable and efficient food production. Dr. Patterson's contributions to the development of iAVS were significant, as his expertise in International Agro-Industries Development helped to optimize the efficiency and sustainability of iAVS systems. His work on small-scale farming, value chain development, and international agricultural systems also contributed to the development of innovative approaches for sustainable food production within iAVS.