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