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Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBlackberry Growers Association of Alta Campana
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No results found.The Blackberry Growers Association of Alta Campana (ASOMORALCA) has successfully entered national and international blackberry markets, achieving significant growth through a structured approach to production and sales. Members produce independently but adhere to strict buyer guidelines and benefit from support institutions like the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. These collaborations have provided resources for capital formation, training, and technical assistance. Additionally, agreements with large companies, such as Postobón, have mitigated market volatility by securing consistent demand and stable prices for their products.Education and technical assistance have been central to ASOMORALCA’s success. With support from organizations like the Horticultural Association of Colombia (ASOHOFRUCOL) and the local government, the association has strengthened members’ associative and productive capacities. Formal agreements with major buyers have replaced exploitative commercial practices, ensuring fair prices and predictable revenue streams. These advancements have prompted improvements in internal management, transitioning from manual processes to professional systems, enhancing financial transparency and operational efficiency.ASOMORALCA also prioritizes member welfare through services like mandatory and voluntary savings, an input store, and cash loans. These benefits foster member loyalty and improve quality of life, reflecting the association’s holistic approach to community empowerment. By integrating technical knowledge, institutional support, and ethical practices, ASOMORALCA offers a model for sustainable agricultural development and rural economic stability. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBelén de Umbría Lulo producers’ association
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No results found.Based on the information collected and the analysis done, ASLUBEL’s experience allows reflecting on certain important characteristics of the company’s trajectory. Besides explainingits achievements, the information provides learning and relevant lessons for various actors that in different ways cooperate in benefit of sustainable participation of small rural companies in numerous value chains, particularly for leaders of producer organizations, and teams responsible for the cycles of design, implementation and evaluation of public policies, as well as private sector actors. -
Book (stand-alone)Apia’s Avocado Producers Association Aguacates de La Villa
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No results found.Apía's Avocado Producers Association Aguacates de la Villa has been operating in the Municipality of Apía, Colombia, since 2013. It is a non-profit organization made up of small avocado producers. While at the outset 30 partners produced 74 000 kg yearly for the internal market, presently (in 2021), there are approximately 90 members, and annual production is more than 650 000 kg, sold in the local, national and export markets for an amount of over USD 627 000 per year. Growth in the amount sold has multiplied by eight in seven years. Among the main competitors are the Cartama-Avofruit SAS and FLP exporting companies. Besides providing a platform of services for its partners (savings, access to a self-managed fund and technical accompaniment, among others), the members of Aguacates de la Villa have demonstrated being continuously concerned with the way in which their productive activities are developed, implementing environmentally friendly practices and committing to producing crops with standards of quality.
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