The cornerstone of all business models for inclusion of small farmers is organization of the farmers to reduce the costs
faced by private companies. Private companies often prefer to work with organized farmers rather than individuals,
despite the increased bargaining power that groups can enjoy, to overcome problems such as dispersion of producers,
diseconomies of scale, poor access to information, technology and finance, inconsistent volume and quality, lack of
traceability, and management of risk. Producers may be organised by producers themselves, by the companies buying
from the producers, or by an intermediary such as an NGO.