Çayıralan Women's Cooperative expands product range to 65 varieties

In the Çayıralan district of Yozgat, the Çayıralan Emekçi Kadınlar Kooperatifi (Çayıralan Working Women's Cooperative) is boosting the local economy by processing natural and agricultural products. Established in 2021 with the support of the Çayıralan Municipality by seven women, the cooperative has grown to include 15 active members.

Using traditional methods such as wood-fire preparation, the members process wild plants and fruits gathered from nature—including madımak, thyme, sage, rosehip, hawthorn, and gilaburu—alongside agricultural goods like chickpeas, lentils, tomatoes, and peppers. The cooperative also purchases local produce such as apricots, strawberries, and cherries from residents to process and market.

Following support from the Cooperatives Support Program in 2023, which provided machinery and equipment, the group has expanded its product variety from six to 65 items. These include pastries, noodles, various pickles, and traditional snacks. The products are distributed to consumers across Turkey through e-commerce and various regional sales points.