Poco Fundo is a small group of farmers located in Minas Gerais in southeastern Brazil. The Cooperative was established in 1991, when 76 families united to reduce poverty and improve the standard of living for their families. Poco Fundo began exporting to the United States in 2003 and through organic and fair trade certification, the coop has been able to expand healthcare programs for members, implement better education programs for their children and increase the quality of life for its members. The Cooperative is 60% organic, certified by BCS. There are over 90 members that produce about 15 containers per year.