The editors would like to express their appreciation for the contributions made by the authors of the national cases and the managers and technical leaders of the small-scale farmers' associations mentioned in the study. The authors of the national studies include: Argentina - José Catalano and Alfredo Romano; Chile - Cristian Pavez and the Agrochile Technical Team; Colombia - Fabio Buitrago and Maribel Acevedo; Costa Rica - CECADE; Ecuador - Hernán Torres and Margarita Baquero; El Salvador - Camilo Rodríguez and Agronatura; and Guatemala - Leonardo de León. Carlos Da Silva (AGSF) reviewed the draft manuscript and made valuable editorial contributions.
