cocoa farmers

Cocoa farmers are individuals who cultivate cocoa trees to produce cocoa beans, the main ingredient in chocolate. These farmers typically live in tropical regions, such as West Africa, Southeast Asia, and South America. They tend to small family farms, growing cocoa alongside other crops. Cocoa farming is labor-intensive, requiring careful attention to soil health, pest control, and harvesting. Farmers face challenges like fluctuating market prices, climate change, and labor conditions. Many cocoa farmers are part of cooperatives to improve their bargaining power and access resources, contributing to the sustainability of their livelihoods and the global chocolate industry.