A group of Brazilian peasants who previously produced black beans and a variety of vegetables for local customers have begun to plant and harvest coffee for export to Europe and North America.This exemplifies

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The switch from producing crops for local customers to producing coffee for export to distant markets indicates the commodification of agriculture. This involves the production of crops primarily for sale in markets far from where they are grown, with an emphasis on profitability over subsistence.

A Group of Brazilian Peasants Who Previously Produced Black Beans