Farmerstories - Dried Fruits

First and last name: BARBARA JULON GUERRA

Residence: CASHAPAMPA – BAMBAMARCA

Family status: married

Age:  57 years old

How do you describe your current life situation in general?

The income generated by the cultivation of golden berries allows for better education, health and nutrition.

Why are you a farmer and do you like your job?

Agriculture feeds us day by day and therefore we work and are motivated accordingly.

What are the advantages for Pakka partners to work "Greenbox"?

It is a serious company that gives us the confidence to sell our product on the market.

How long have you been working / producing for Pakka Partner "Greenbox"?

Since 2 years

What has improved in your life in general since you started working for Pakka Partner Greenbox?

Through market access and the security of being able to sell our products, we have a stable cash inflow. This income helps us to provide education for our children and improve our quality of life.

What has changed for you/your family during the last year?

The pandemic has brought us many difficulties. However, we have not neglected the cultivation of our products, so that we can continue to provide for ourselves and pay for the nutrition, health and education of our children.

What improvements do you hope/wish for in the coming year?

I hope that we can continue to improve in the area of production technologies.

From Greenbox I hope that they will continue their commitment to us.

First and last name:  FANNY JHOSABET MALUGUIS

Residence: CASHAPAMPA ALTO

Family status: single 

Age: 29 years old

How do you describe your current life situation in general?

The income generated by growing golden berries allows me to continue my education, stay healthy and eat well.

Why are you a farmer and do you like your job?

Thanks to agriculture, I have a sufficient income and enough to eat. That drives me every day anew.

What are the advantages for Pakka partners to work "Greenbox"?

It is a dedicated company that gives us the confidence to sell our product in the market.

How long have you been working / producing for Pakka Partner "Greenbox"?

Since 2 years

What has improved in your life in general since you started working for Pakka Partner Greenbox?

Since I started working for Greenbox, my general life situation has improved in almost all areas and I really appreciate the professional cooperation with them.

What has changed for you/your family during the last year?

During the pandemic it was not so easy but the sale of our grown products has at least given us a regular and secured income so that we can pay for food, health and education.

What improvements do you hope/wish for in the coming year?

We hope that we can continue to increase our acreage to increase production.

From Greenbox, I hope that they will continue their commitment to us.

First and last name: OFELIA GUAYAC LUCANO

Residence: CASHAPAMPA- BAMBAMARCA

Family status: single 

Age: 34 years old

How do you describe your current life situation in general ?

Thanks to the cultivation of golden berries, our income has improved, which allows us to have a better quality of life with our family.

Why are you a farmer and do you like your job?

My parents taught me the importance of farming the land and growing our own food. We continue that and make a living from it.

What are the advantages for Pakka partners to work "Greenbox"?

Through the secured market, where we can sell our products, we have a weekly regular income and can finance and improve the education of my sisters.

How long have you been working / producing for Pakka Partner "Greenbox"?

Since 2 years

What has improved in your life in general since you started working for Pakka Partner Greenbox?

Our economic situation has improved.

What has improved for you/your family during the last year?

Despite the pandemic, we have been able to continue selling products. This has helped us to cover the expenses for education, health and upbringing.

What improvements do you hope/wish for in the coming year?

I would like to improve in the field of cultivation possibilities and also learn in the field of production technologies. We also wish that engagement with Greenbox will continue.

Vor- und Nachname: CINTHYA MIRELLA AGUILAR LUCANO

Wohnort:CASHAPAMPA- BAMBAMARCA

Familienstatus: alleinstehend

Alter:18 Jahre alt

Wie beschreibst Du Deine aktuelle Lebenssituation im Allgemeinen? 

Our lives have improved economically. We can improve our production and thus increase our income.

Warum bist Du Landwirt und magst Du deinen Beruf? 

Since I was a child, I was taught the importance of cultivating our land.

Was sind die Vorteile für Pakka Partner «Greenbox» zu arbeiten?

It is a serious company that gives us the confidence to sell our product on the market.

Wie lange arbeitest / produzierst du schon für Pakka Partner «Greenbox»?

Since 2 years

What has improved in your life in general since you started working for Pakka Partner Greenbox

By being able to sell our products safely, we have a stable cash inflow. This helps us to increase our quality of life.

Was hat sich für Dich/Deine Familie während des letzten Jahres verändert?

Despite the pandemic, we continued to produce and sell and were able to buy food for ourselves.

Welche Verbesserungen erhoffst/wünschst Du Dir für das kommende Jahr?

We want to continue to grow and cultivate more, thereby further increasing income.

From Greenbox we hope that they continue their commitment to us and continue to support us with technical assistance.

First and last name: LUCILA GUAYAC LUCANO

Residence: NOGALPAMPA

Family status: married

Age: 42 years old

How do you describe your current life situation in general?

Thanks to the stable income from the sale of golden berries, we can make more possible for our children and provide a better quality of life.

Why are you a farmer and do you like your job?

Agriculture is very important for our daily life and that is why we dedicate ourselves to field work

What are the advantages for Pakka partners to work "Greenbox"?

It is a serious and responsible company that offers us the security of the market to sell our product.

How long have you been working / producing for Pakka Partner "Greenbox"?

For a little more than 2 1/2 years.

What has improved in your life in general since you started working for Pakka Partner Greenbox?

We have a secure market where we can sell our products. The money they pay us helps us to improve the education of my children.

What has improved (worsened) for you/your family during the past year?

The last two years were somewhat difficult due to the pandemic. But despite all the circumstances, we had a stable income. This was possible mainly because we continued to grow and sell our products..

What improvements do you hope/wish for in the coming year?

I hope that we can continue to increase productivity on our small farm.

First and last name: RUTH ELIZABETH SANTA CRUZ LIZANA

Residence: CENTRO POBLADO TONGORRAPE LA CAPILLA – DISTRITO MOTUPE – LAMBAYEQUE

Family status:  married - 3 children 

Alter: 35 Jahre alt

How do you describe your current life situation in general ?

My family and I are currently healthy and we have good production on our farm.

Why are you a farmer and do you like your job?

I grew up in rural areas and my parents were already farmers. So my love for it is innate, so to speak

Through my parents and through my own commitment. Because economic stability is generated and the harvest is better managed

What are the advantages for Pakka partners to work "Greenbox"?

We have a better income through Greenbox. That means they pay us better prices for our grown products, as if we sell them ourselves on the local market.

Our harvests are better stored and managed as they were before we started working with them.

How long have you been working / producing for Pakka Partner "Greenbox"?

Since 1 year

What has improved in your life in general since you started working for Pakka Partner Greenbox?

They have more commitment, they are very responsible and they give us a certain economic stability.

What has changed for you/your family during the last year?

I became even more dedicated to organic farming and crop management and learned a lot. What I found very nice is that I had more time for my family.

On the other hand, unfortunately, the cost of agricultural inputs has increased and there have been a few restrictions on fieldwork due to the pandemic.

What improvements do you hope/wish for in the coming year?

I hope that our agricultural costs will come down again somewhat.

First and last name: EDWIN MAYANGA CRISANTO

Residence: CENTRO POBLADO INSCULAS – DISTRITO OLMOS – LAMBAYEQUE

Family status:  married - 3 children 

Alter: 35 Jahre alt

How do you describe your current life situation in general?

I am currently in good health, with my family and good production.

Why are you a farmer and do you like your job? If yes, why do you like your profession?

Because I pass on the legacy of my grandparents and my own commitment. Because the knowledge of crop production is used.

What are the advantages for Pakka partners to work "Greenbox"?

Greater economic stability compared to the local market

How long have you been working / producing for Pakka Partner "Greenbox"?

Since 1 year

What has improved in your life in general since you started working for Pakka Partner Greenbox?

We work with more responsibility, commitment and economic stability

What has improved (worsened) for you/your family during the past year?

Improved: Absolute dedication to farming and time for family.
Deteriorated: Field work is limited due to the pandemic; the cost of agricultural inputs has increased

What improvements do you hope/wish for in the coming year?

Have products at better prices and security in purchasing production

First and last name : VICTOR MONJA OLIDEN

Residence: CASERIO ESCUTE – DISTRITO OLMOS – LAMBAYEQUE

Family status: living together, 4 children

Age: 60 years old

How do you describe your current life situation in general ?

I am in very good health, as is my family. Production is going well and I am satisfied.

Why are you a farmer and do you like your job?

My father got me into it and taught me many things. Yes I am happy to be a farmer and love to watch my grown organic products grow and prosper. But farming gives me an economic stability.

What are the advantages for Pakka partners to work "Greenbox"?

Compared to the local market, they offer better stability. But they also have more order in the management of crops and their crops.

How long have you been working / producing for Pakka Partner "Greenbox"?

I have been working for them for 1 1/2 years.

What has improved in your life in general since you started working for Pakka Partner Greenbox?

Cooperation provides me with more stability more regular income. But I work with more and greater commitment. So I am more motivated and have a better living as before.

What has changed for you/your family during the last year?

Last year I had more time for my family and especially for my children.
Unfortunately, we could not always go to the fields and do our work as we wanted. This is because there were restrictions during the pandemic,

What improvements do you hope/wish for in the coming year?

I would like to see even better prices for our grown products and that the production costs on our farm go down again.

First and last name : JOSE MERCEDES MIO CHAVEZ

Residence: CENTRO POBLADO INSCULAS – DISTRITO OLMOS – LAMBAYEQUE

Family status: single 

Age: 41 years old

How do you describe your current life situation in general ?

I am currently enjoying good health and performance.

Why are you a farmer and do you like your job?

Because my parents taught me. I have good crop management and economic stability.

What are the advantages for Pakka partners to work "Greenbox"?

Compared to the local market, it has better stability. More order in the management of the crop and its cultures.

How long have you been working / producing for Pakka Partner "Greenbox"?

I have been working with them for a year.

What has improved in your life in general since you started working for Pakka Partner Greenbox??

I have learned a lot, especially in the field of organic farming. The collaboration motivates me and brings me further.

What has changed for you/your family during the last year?

Last year and during the pandemic I was able to devote myself completely to farming but I also had more time for my family..

What improvements do you hope/wish for in the coming year?

Guarantee for the purchase of production, better price conditions, lower cost of inputs.

First and last name: ARISTER MONJA

Residence: CASERIO SENGUETOS – DISTRITO OLMOS – LAMBAYEQUE

Family status: married, three children

Age: 41 years old

How do you describe your current life situation in general?

I am healthy - my family is healthy and we are currently making a good living.

Why are you a farmer and do you like your job?

My grandparents and my parents were already farmers and yes I like being a farmer and farming means economic stability and a certain independence for me.

What are the advantages for Pakka partners to work "Greenbox"?

They manage the harvests better than I did before. This means better efficiency and therefore more yield.

How long have you been working / producing for Pakka Partner "Greenbox"?

I have been working for them for a year.

What has improved in your life in general since you started working for Pakka Partner Greenbox?

Greater economic stability; you work with more stability and commitment

What has changed for you/your family during the last year?

We couldn't always get on the field when we wanted.

What improvements do you hope/wish for in the coming year?

I wish that Greenbox would take all my production at a high price and the costs on the other side would go down.

First and last name: MIGUEL YAÑAC TELLO

Residence: PANGOA – SATIPO – JUNIN

Family status: living together, 4 children

Age: 36 years old

How do you describe your current life situation in general?

Stable in the family and at work, I want to continue my education to achieve better yields.

Why are you a farmer and do you like your job?

I am a farmer because of the family situation and my parents. I like the profession because it makes me feel independent and I work for my family.

What are the advantages for Pakka partners to work "Greenbox"?

• Better order in the harvests,
• Security in the purchase of my production
• economic stability

How long have you been working / producing for Pakka Partner "Greenbox"?

Since 2 years

What has improved in your life in general since you started working for Pakka Partner Greenbox?

I live more calmly, less worried and with more order in the production and delivery of fruit.

What has changed for you/your family during the last year?

Last year I was able to spend more time with my family, which I appreciated very much.

What improvements do you hope/wish for in the coming year?

I hope that our organic production will continue to improve, that we can continue to grow.

First and last name : HERMOGENES HUARACA RAMOS

Residence : C.P. PAMPA TIGRE- PANGOA – SATIPO – JUNIN

Family status: married, 8 children

Age: 73 years old

How do you describe your current life situation in general?

I am currently content and in good health. My wife and children are also doing well.

Why are you a farmer and do you like your job?

For my parents and out of self-commitment. Because it gives me economic stability and I like being in contact with the harvest.

What are the advantages for Pakka partners to work "Greenbox"?

They offer me more economic stability and I get better prices for my grown products compared to the local market.

How long have you been working / producing for Pakka Partner "Greenbox"?

Since 2 years

What has improved in your life in general since you started working for Pakka Partner Greenbox?

I work more responsibly and have better economic stability.

What has changed for you/your family during the last year?

I was able to absolutely devote myself to farming and growing plants last year. But I was also able to spend more time with my family and children.
Unfortunately, the cost of production has increased.

What improvements do you hope/wish for in the coming year?

I would like to have even more security that my grown products are also all accepted.

First and last name: DOROTEO QUICHCA TICLLACURI

Residence: PANGOA – SATIPO – JUNIN

Family status: married, 4 children

Alter: 51 years old

How do you describe your current life situation in general?

Our life is good and we are satisfied.

Why are you a farmer and do you like your job? If yes, why do you like your profession?

Because I love agriculture and I can learn something new every day.

What are the advantages for Pakka partners to work "Greenbox"?

I appreciate the consistency in the purchase of my grown fruit. They offer price stability and support us with know-how in the production area.

How long have you been working / producing for Pakka Partner "Greenbox"?

I have been working for "Greenbox" for 4 years

What has improved in your life in general since you started working for Pakka Partner Greenbox?

They demonstrate it and I now have a vision of a functioning production according to ecological standards and a wide sowing and they take my grown pineapples from me.

What has changed for you/your family during the last year?

Unfortunately, we have less acreage available and labor costs have increased.

What improvements do you hope/wish for in the coming year?

Better results in pineapple production, stability of agricultural input prices.

First and last name: : DENIS TORRES MADUEÑO

Residence : C.P. PAMPA TIGRE- PANGOA – SATIPO – JUNIN

Family status :living together, 1 child

Age: 32 years old

How do you describe your current life situation in general ?

Stable, as a farmer/producer.

Why are you a farmer and do you like your job? If yes, why do you like your profession?

Due to the family situation. Yes, I like my work. I like the field and the cultivation and I look for better production conditions and try to do better every time I look.

What are the advantages for Pakka partners to work "Greenbox"?

Stability in the purchase of production, security in the sale of pineapple.

How long have you been working / producing for Pakka Partner "Greenbox"?

Since 2 years

What has improved in your life in general since you started working for Pakka Partner Greenbox?

Scheduled, orderly work and orderly projection of payments.

What has changed for you/your family during the last year?

The cost of inputs for agricultural production has deteriorated and is hurting the crop budget.

What improvements do you hope/wish for in the coming year?

i would like to see better purchasing power

First and last name: YELCA SULEMA UTUS ASPARIN

Residence: PANGOA – SATIPO – JUNIN

Family status: living together. 3 children

Age: 29 years old

How do you describe your current life situation in general?

I am satisfied and I have a job and an income.

Why are you a farmer and do you like your job? If yes, why do you like your profession?

Because I like agriculture from family tradition, because it is my profession and it provides income for me and my family.

What are the advantages for Pakka partners to work "Greenbox"?

I have a stable job and economic security; an economic income for my family, and I can provide an education for my children.

How long have you been working / producing for Pakka Partner "Greenbox"?

i have been working for them for 2 years.

What has improved in your life in general since you started working for Pakka Partner Greenbox?

Now I have a permanent job, which has improved my financial situation.

What has changed for you/your family during the last year?

I have a more stable and higher income.

What improvements do you hope/wish for in the coming year?

• That it is possible to live normally
• prices for products and food do not rise;
• To keep a permanent job