RAOS “Cooperativa Regional Mixta de Agricultores

founded in 1997 and became Fair Trade certified by Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO) in 1999. Since its inception, RAOS’ goals have been to improve the standard of living of its members, to protect and conserve the environment, and to market members’ coffee on the international market. RAOS believes in equal opportunity; the cooperative boasts a female membership of more than 55%. RAOS made its first sale to the US market in 2004. The Fair Trade price has enabled Cooperativa Regional Mixta de Agricultores Orgánicos de la Sierra to establish various social and productive programs like: Productive Investment. Environment.. Health. Womens Programs.