Distribution to Cooperative Members

As a second grade cooperative, COCLA works for the interests of over 23 member cooperatives - or smaller associations of farmers. When deciding the use of premium funds, COCLA's cooperative members often decide that investment monies should be distributed and managed at local level (instead of from COCLA's head offices in Lima). In 2007, the COCLA General Assembly voted to redistribute over $280,000 to its 23 member cooperatives. These organizations then decide individually how to best invest premium funds in their own communities.