Information for Producers

Documentation on Organic and Fair Trade Practices

Here you will find information on organic certification processes, technical agricultural advice, and market information.  Aquí hay unas informaciones sobre la certificación orgánica, unos consejos agrícolas técnicos, y el estado del mercado.

Here is an amazing giant 2008 calendar produced by the Peruvian Coop Divisoria, that details, on a month by month basis, all the steps and procedures that should be checked off in a coffee growing calendar year. Print it out on poster paper and follow along!  Maravilloso calendario 2008 gigante que describe todos los etapas y procedimientos que deben acompanar cada mes en un ano agricultura de cafe. Imprimalo en papel  de cartel, y sigualo! Gracias a Divisora por este magnifico calendario!

Overview of Fair Trade - un poco de todo

Certification - certificacion

Market - mercado

Agricultural techniques - Consejos Agricolas Tecnicos

Fair Trade Guide for Coffee Growers

Look at our resources section on Fair Trade, or visit the pages below for more info:

	Fairtrade Labeling Organization (FLO) - English   or   Espanol
	IFAT- The global network of Fair Trade Organizations -  English  or  Espanol
	General descriptions of Fair Trade -  English   or  Espanol

Current FT or Organic Issues affecting Producers

• Is the group certification in danger?
• La certificacion de grupo en peligro?

Documentation on Cooperative Coffees

Want to find out more about Cooperative Coffees, from who we are, what we do, and how our relationship with producer partners functions?  Here is a Spanish powerpoint presentation you can download that gives an overview of this organization.

• Blank Producer Profile - This profile is used to guide Cooperative Coffees representatives when visiting with a new cooperatives. The information collected is available to all members and is updated each time we meet with trading partners.
• Example  Exporting Documents  - This folder holds examples of several documents that define the contractual obligations associated with the relationship. Included is an example contract in English and Spanish, examples of Shipping Instructions and an example of a Producer Agreement that generally defines the obligations our importing cooperative and the producer's exporting cooperative.
• Example Wire Transfer Instructions - This page illustrates the info that we require in order to wire funds to pay for coffee.  These instructions should be included with the original documents each time a shipment is made to us.