NAME | DESCRIPION | ROLE IN PROJECT |
AgroFrontera | Dominican NGO based in NW DR that works with fishermen and farmers to create sustainable value chains | Host Institution |
ArroEcoZ | Rice growers association in Las Matas de Santa Cruz | Primary Beneficiaries |
BANAMIEL | Banana growers association in NW DR | Interviewed about rise of the DR organic banana industry |
BANELINO | Banana growers association in NW DR | Primary institution for Phase 2. Interviewed about rise of the DR organic banana industry, their operations, and facilitated interviews with 7 members that were certified organic growers. |
COOPBANDO | Banana growers association in NW DR | Interviewed about rise of the DR organic banana industry |
Florida Organic Growers | Florida-based NGO that conducts education and outreach, and certification services for certified organic growers in Florida | Introduced research team to AgroFrontera |
Lan Fruits | Exporter of organic bananas based in NW DR | Interviewed about rise of the DR organic banana industry and keys to grower association success in the DR |
Quality Certification Services | Certifying agency of various agricultural certifications in DR | Interviewed about rise of the DR organic banana industry and challenges producers face in becoming certified organic |