Co-operative or coyote? Producers' choice between intermediary purchasers and Fairtrade and organic co-operatives in Chiapas.

This study examines the factors influencing coffee producers' choice between selling to intermediary purchasers or joining a Fairtrade and organic co-operative in Chiapas, Mexico. The paper concludes that organic production requirements act as a barrier to joining co-operatives, however other aspects such as the co-operative's payment systems, and level of trust in co-operative leadership also affect decision-making.

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Co-operative or coyote? Producers' choice between intermediary purchasers and Fairtrade and organic co-operatives in Chiapas.

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Published 2014 by 2020 Springer Nature Switzerland AG. Authored by Milford, A.B.

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Co-operative or coyote? Producers' choice between intermediary purchasers and Fairtrade and organic co-operatives in Chiapas.

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