Offering small growers more certainty in these unsealed multiplication . This was one of the master goals for David Quesada to achieve when resolve to start his own business last October . Over the last decade , he has been working as a sales manager at several great and medium sized farm in Colombia and noticed the small farm ' dependency on the larger farms that are exporting . " They unremarkably sell their flowers to the larger farm , but if this large farm can meet the demand with their own production , they wo n’t take them . As a result , these smaller farms are left with their unsold blossom and that ’s a pity especially because they have good quality ware . Particularly at the starting signal of the COVID-19 , it materialise a lot . "
increase marginAfter working at a medium sized bloom farm in Colombia for seven years , Quesada settle to start a line of work on his own and he begin to freelance . " In October 2020 , I started a projection to endeavor to help the farm in the Savanna that usually deal their flowers to the enceinte farm , to sell their flowers right away . I saw how the pandemic touch them ; due to the drop in demand , the expectant farms were not buying their flowers and they therefore had to be thrown away . So , I wanted to give them more certainty and on top of that , I escort a good chance to increase their margin - the big farms pay less because the flowers need to go through their Emily Post harvest outgrowth . So , in reality , we are cutting the contact . "
These modest farms need to have someone that knows the market , he retrieve , However , that would be another investment , which they likely wo n’t be able to give these prison term . " For this intellect , I tender them to puzzle out on baseline commission - which mean if I do not sell anything , they do not have to pay anything . It entail a lot of risk for me , but I just wanted to do something to get them started . And as I am working as a freelancer , I ’m able to do it as I am not attach to an office , so special costs . "
estimable quality productsAccording to Quesada , the character of these smaller farm is very just . " Since they are not vast , they are able to work on specific issues in a targeted manner . Therefore attempt to trade a better production . "
From looking for new market till compile the moneyOver the years , Quesada gained a lot of experience . He knows the grocery and has made many connections . And not only in the US , from where he is based also in other country like Russia , Japan , Spain , the UK , South Korea and a part of Europe . After selling the bloom , he arrange the documentation , transportation and cash collection . "
On top of that , in is previous roles , he contributed with the site purpose , make Instagram page and most of the data that was station on the farm ’s bio division as well as the story and posts .
Positive reactions so farQuickly after setting up the company , Quesada started to work with a Dianthus caryophyllus and mini Dianthus caryophyllus agriculturist and cut-rate sale are increasing . " I started with sending samples to the US buyers I ’m in touch with . They were enthusiastic and are need for more . However , due to COVID-19 , they pulled out a batch of plants because of the lack of demand . Now , as they pick up that the need is increasing , they resolve to plant back new motley and , depending on the variety , the yield will increase gradually . " Also from other country , there is likely to increase sales agreement . " They used to betray to Japan and Russia as well and I am eager to expand marketplace . presently , I ’m in touch with buyers in Spain . "
More farm interestedQuesada is seeing an increase in interest among the growers as well . He is currently forge with another rosaceous farm in Colombia and is eager to help oneself more farms . " Whatever peak they are you extend , I can attempt to find a house for them . "
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