Resumen
- AGROSAVIA has a crucial role in Colombia's agricultural development because it tries to improve the technical capacity of farmers through its research activities. Seed Plan is one of its projects that advances technological processes on the use, production, management, and marketing high quality seeds of relevant crops. Using participatory methods, this paper presents experiences of cacao local associations in producing quality seeds, stressing challenges faced in integrating formal laws with local knowledge and practices. The paper concludes with recommendations to heighten collective actions and collaborative work among diverse actors to ensure the production of high quality cacao seeds.