by Farmers for Farmers

  Farmers that get better pricing, better agricultural programs and training will result in better agricultural practices Developing smallholder cocoa export supply chains Providing agricultural training for farmers in the co-op, pay better rates, provide engineers to oversee their operation, assisting them with certification process through major certifying agencies. The importance of agricultural cooperatives is to improve the lives of millions of smallholder farmers and their families. Smallholder farmers gain big benefits from agricultural cooperatives including bargaining power and resource sharing that lead to food security and poverty reduction for millions. Through support such as this, smallholders can achieve sustainable livelihoods, improve food security in their communities and play a greater role in meeting the growing demand for food on local, national and international markets.