from independent farmers to farmer organizations

Farmer aggregation through effective and efficient farmer organizations could be one of the biggest development opportunities we have in coffee.  In previous posts, I and others have discussed the benefits of independent farmers getting organized : more access to credit and risk management tools, access to cheaper inputs, access to external assistance, stronger political presence, better access …

learning from other farm workers – a lesson for coffee

I learned from the example of Ecuadorian workers in flower farms that Fair Trade can make a difference for farm workers.  I also know that banana workers in Fair Trade farms in Colombia have used Fair Trade as a tool to improve their lives.  I have met workers who finished high school, completed technical programs …