Share 'Working with Cacao Growers - What does it involve?'

Dear Chocolate Lifers, I have been wondering what kind of activities are supposed to take place when chocolate makers visit farmers. I know of tours that visit plantations and seems like almost all bean to bar chocolatiers 'work with growers' and come back with smiling pictures. While it is clear that meeting the growers, learning about their environment and practices and hopefully take actions…