| The geographical location of farmers is
widespread.
The large number of farmers involved in macadamia makes it
important for there to be a system of organization through
farmers' clubs.
Each village club elects a chair, secretary and treasurer
who manage the affairs of that club on a voluntary basis.
These elections are mirrored by the election of the executive
committee.
The organization trains skilled farmers who in turn pass on
this training to others in their vicinity.
The impact of the sessions allows expertise to be shared without
the need for a fully funded project and has enabled a 'trainer
of trainers' programme to be established and developed.
This structured approach has bred a true sense of ownership
over the organisation and its activities and a significant
increase in the level of capacity in recent years has been
very evident.
Such emphasis on member/ beneficiary skill improvement has
moved the organisation closer to being much more sustainable
and credible.
Growers Clubs are provided with information and training once
crops of nuts are being produced.
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