Análisis de las percepciones y preferencias de los productores de panela y café sobre la gestión de dos asociaciones de agricultores en el Municipio de Onzaga, Santander

Abstract

This research aims at measuring perceptions and preferences of brown sugar and coffee´s producers, concerning the management (social-organization and agro-business) of two local associations of small farmers: namely, ASOPAGA and DELICAFE. Management was measured through five indicators of institutional performance: confidence, leadership, communication, commitment and participation. At the end, 62 farmer members of these associations were interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using multivariate statistical analysis techniques (multidimensional scaling and principal components). In the perception of farmers partners, management of both organizations is deemed as appropriate and fits your preferences. The results document that farmers prefer organizations that build trust, have leadership and good communications, promote active participation and commitment of farmers partners.