Finca Palmichal is high on the western side of the Central Andes mountain range, near the municipality of Genova, in the department of Quindío. This region went through violent and difficult times during the peak of the guerrilla expansion in the country. But now, after the negotiation between the government read more
In 1999, a group of farmers in the municipality of Motozintla de Mendoza, in Chiapas, Mexico, began working together, and in 2000 they officially formed the Movimiento Campesiono de Delisario SPR de R.L. cooperative — or more simply, MOCABE. They founded MOCABE as a Social Solidarity Society (SSS), a legal read more
Oaxaca, Mexico, is known for its diverse and varied microclimates, which are largely influenced by its mountainous terrain, varying altitudes and proximity to the Pacific Ocean. The state of Oaxaca can be roughly divided into several distinct microclimates, each characterized by unique weather and precipitation patterns. These diverse microclimates make read more
Oaxaca, Mexico, is known for its diverse and varied microclimates, which are largely influenced by its mountainous terrain, varying altitudes and proximity to the Pacific Ocean. The state of Oaxaca can be roughly divided into several distinct microclimates, each characterized by unique weather and precipitation patterns. These diverse microclimates make read more
The Maya Ixil cooperative — in the mountains of the tropical Ixcan region, in the department of El Quiché and the tiny town of Santa Avelina — is helping farmers to improve their communities and livelihoods. Maya Ixil evolved in response to sinking coffee prices and a need to increase read more
Nguvu is a blend of coffees from smallholder cooperatives in the Murang'a district, in Kenya's Central Province. Our Nguvu comes from Ruthaka Kamuchuni, Ruthaka Mukui, Mwirua Riakiania, Mwirua Kiambwe (the first part of the name is the cooperative and the second part is the factory, or mill). Murang'a is considered read more
