Table 1-Grower use of GAPs in the Mexicali Valley,Mexico,2002 Item Number of growers Level of GAP compliance GAP compliant 3 In process of becoming GAP compliant No GAP program 2 Source of motivation for adopting GAPs Own initiative 5 Shipper demands 1 Own initiative and shipper demands Most important reason for adopting GAPs Maintain market access 3 Produce a safer product 2 Receive higher price Other Source:Avendano,2004