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Book (stand-alone)Blackberry Growers Association of Alta Campana
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No results found.Asociación de Moreros de Alta Campana (Blackberry Growers Association of Alta Campana – ASOMORALCA) has been operating in the Municipality of Apía since 2008. It is an association of small farmer blackberry producers initially founded by 12 villagers who did not own land and who with much difficulty were able to sell approximately 15 000 kg of fruit for USD 6 700 yearly. At present (2022), with 25 members and a 3.7-hectare farm belonging to the association, they are able to sell 190 000 kg per year, which translates into income of over USD 120 000. An element that was key to the association’s development is that in 2013 they established a commercial relationship with the Postobón agribusiness company, which until 2019 purchased from them 100 percent of their fruit (then only 80 percent, when the association found another buyer offering better prices, to which they deliver 20 percent of production). Postobón has not only been ASOMORALCA’s main buyer, but it has also provided donations, financing for example barrels, and a cold room, and providing year-end gifts, and technical assistance, among others. -
Book (stand-alone)Belén de Umbría Blackberry Producers' Association
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No results found.Belén de Umbría Blackberry Producers' Association has been operating in the Municipality of Belén de Umbría since 2006. It is an association of small blackberry farmers who from the outset – with 20 members who did not own land – sold approximately 38 400 kg of fruit per year for USD 18 100. Presently (2021) the association is made up of 40 producers (six of them women) and has increased its sales to 161 323 kg per year, which translates into income from sales of over USD 90 340. This is to say that in 15 years, they have quadrupled sales. One of the keys to their development has been the establishment of a commercial relationship with an agribusiness company, Postobón, since 2009. This has provided them with a certain degree of certainty as to sales, given that demand has been constant, prices have been agreed on, and the terms are complied with through payments in the established timeframes. Worth noting in this brief description is the fact that ASMOBEL has a sound associative and business trajectory. Thanks to its important role in the municipality, the association has received support from various entities, such as the financing of a cold room, and ultra-freeze machines, and is presently in the process of purchasing a 168-hectare farm for the association. -
No Thumbnail AvailableBrochure, flyer, fact-sheetApia’s Avocado Producers Association
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No results found.This document outlines the journey of Apía’s Avocado Producers Association (Aguacates de la Villa) in Colombia, emphasizing its achievements in entering the international market for Hass avocados. Through a combination of collective management, individual farming, and strategic partnerships, the association has achieved certifications such as GLOBAL G.A.P. and Rainforest Alliance, enabling its members to meet export standards. Supported by government programs and private organizations, the association has effectively integrated quality production into a complex institutional framework.Apía’s Avocado Producers Association has built its success on a robust governance model that balances individual contributions with collective benefits. It provides a range of services to its members, including loans for harvesting, assistance with certification processes, and mandatory training sessions. These efforts ensure high-quality production and create sustainable economic opportunities for small-scale farmers in the region.By prioritizing education, certification, and strategic agreements with exporters, the association has reduced market uncertainty and improved income stability for its members. This experience demonstrates how small agricultural organizations can achieve sustainable growth and international market access through strong partnerships and continuous capacity building.
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