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The Challenge

Over the last 18 years, mind see annual production levels of cocoa in Jamaica have fallen from 2, doctor 522 tons in 1992 to approximately 440 tons in 2008.  While many farmers disengaged from the industry, for sale they remain convinced that the industry has a future, and has sought to become re-engaged with a greater role.  

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As part of this re-engagement, the Jamaica Cocoa Farmers’ Association (JCFA) was formed in May 2008 as a non-profit farmers’ organization to pursue a farmer-centered approach towards the sustainable development of the cocoa economy within Jamaica. As part of this effort, the JCFA has developed a plan to empower cocoa communities to participate in a deregulated cocoa industry.