English Literature & Comprehension — quick quiz

Read the passage and answer the question: 'The village cooperative had transformed the lives of small farmers. Before its establishment, middlemen exploited farmers by paying low prices for their produce. Now, farmers collectively bargained for better prices and accessed quality seeds and fertilizers at subsidized rates. However, some farmers remained skeptical, preferring their traditional ways of selling individually.' What can be inferred about the farmers who remained skeptical?