The Cooperative helps farmers secure better prices, reduce reliance on middlemen, and boost the region’s identity
Neten Dorji
Samdrupjongkhar—An initiative to alleviate poverty and create job opportunities, the SAMJONG Cooperative in Samdrupjongkhar is transforming how local farmers market their produce, ensuring better profits and sustainability.
Formed under the aegis of the Samdrupjongkhar dzongkhag administration, the Cooperative brings together farmers from 10 gewogs and 11 young entrepreneurs, pooling resources to sell under the dzongkhag’s official brand, SAMJONG.
Three outlets have already op...
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