Smallholder farmers commonly use sustainable farming practices out of tradition or financial necessity, but are not participating in the global sustainable agriculture economy. At the same time, increased awareness of social and environmental issues and growing consumer influence have encouraged corporations to engage in social entrepreneurship and/or use sustainably-sourced products in their supply chain. Currently each company must conduct its own research to source the agricultural commodities that it needs and develop relationships with its sources, slowing broadscale adoption. A framework to bridge these two groups in mutually beneficial relationships is being developed by adapting existing technology in innovative ways to leverage native knowledge as a common good while simultaneously connecting smallholders with corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs to fulfill their companies' missions.
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