Currently, Coopetarrazu has 2,600 members, including 457 women who are the sole providers for their families. The only condition to join is to produce coffee in the area of influence of the cooperative.

Coopetarrazú is a 16 million dollar non-profit organization that provides for its associates a network of services that help them get ahead in the production of coffee.

Technical assistance, low cost loans, low prices for fertilizers, high prices for the coffee, 24/7 fuel source, veterinary services, hardware store, two supermarkets and auto repair services are some of the advantages that the Coopetarrazu members have.

The role of women is key in this cooperative. About 20% of its members are women and they enjoy good representation in the Administrative Council, the Education committee and the day to day administration of the coop.

Coopetarrazu is a driving force in the community. Besides being the largest employer in the region, it is constantly training its associates in the latest techniques to improve quality and production; its workers are protected by an occupational safety program supervised by INS, the Costa Rican insurance company. Recycling and education programs have been introduced in the community by the cooperative's staff and thousands of dollars are donated every year to worthy programs in the region.

But the most important aspect of the cooperative's operation is the economic benefit to the region and its members. By concentrating the production and distribution of the Original Tarrazu coffee, the coop generates the highest possible price for the harvest and pays dividends to its members every year. The distribution of these dividends is defined by the amount of coffee turned over to the coop by each member, therefore allowing each member a piece of the action.