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Poço Fundo, Brazil
Associação dos Pequenos Produtores de Poço Fundo (Poço Fundo) is an association of small-scale farmers located in the state of Minas Gerais in southeastern Brazil. Poço Fundo was formed from a collective desire to improve the living standard of farmers and to reduce poverty and emigration. In 1991, 76 families united to form the association, intent on increasing the productivity of their small plots and sustaining the quality of family-oriented agriculture in the region. Poço Fundo was Fair Trade certified by Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO) in 1998. The co-op began exporting to the United States in 2003.
Varieties: Mundo Novo, Catuaí
Elevation: 1,200 m
Harvest Season: Jun - Sep
Fair Trade Impact:
Education.
Poço Fundo implemented a computer education program for children.
Productive Investment.
The co-op has built a storage and processing facility, and purchased tractors and other new equipment.
Environment.
Poço Fundo has been able to continue its sustainable agriculture training program for co-op members.
Health.
The co-op has used Fair Trade revenue to broaden healthcare coverage for co-op members and their families, including a dental care program that provides basic cleanings and orthodontic retainers for children.
Home Improvements.
Poço Fundo has expanded the local electricity network
