Productive chain in a Dairy Agro-Craft Association Ambato, Ecuador

Abstract

The propose of this research is the analysis of the diary agro-productive chain in the agro-artisanal Association of diary products “El Lindero” and its impact in life conditions of its population.  Nowadays, it has the necessary infrastructure to work as storage center, milk cooling and, cheese elaboration.  In this study, we have identified the actors, the links in the diary chain and the life conditions of families’ members of the “El Lindero” association.  We conclude that the existence of the entity has ameliorated the relationship of its members with other institutions and organizations, something that had influenced the improvement of production conditions and, it has helped in the bargaining of better prices.  This had has a positive impact in income and consequently in the improving life conditions of its associates.