[{"id":1,"farmer":"Roberto Santos","country":"Guatemala","region":"Fraijánes","farm":"La Trinidad","area":"25 hectares","altitude_range":"1,700 - 1,900 MASL","harvest_period":"November - March","common_varieties":"Bourbon, Catuai, Pacamara, Geisha","processing_methods":"Washed","fermentation":"9 Months","bag_size":"69 Kg","history":"Roberto's background in coffee was greatly influenced by his father, who taught him about agricultural processes and the importance of being a hard-working man. In 1986, due to a lack of opportunities in his homeland of Guatemala, Roberto left the country to pursue more possibilities in the United States. Four years later, he returned to Guatemala and bought cattle to start his own business. He eventually sold his cattle and was finally able to start a coffee farm. Once involved in the coffee industry, Roberto explored further opportunities and eventually became a member of ACADECOP, a farmer association where he currently serves as president.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":2,"farmer":"Byron Corrales","country":"Nicaragua","region":"Null","farm":"Santa Cruz","area":"25 Hectares","altitude_range":"1234","harvest_period":"January - December","common_varieties":"Caturra, Catuai, Bourbon, Catimor","processing_methods":"Washed","fermentation":"","bag_size":"","history":"","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":21,"farmer":"Francisco Mena","country":"Costa Rica","region":"West Valley","farm":"Sumava de Lourdes","area":"42 hectares of coffee","altitude_range":"1,670 MASL","harvest_period":"November - March","common_varieties":"H3, Caturra, Villa Sarchí, Geisha, Kenia","processing_methods":"Washed, Honey, Natural","fermentation":"2 weeks","bag_size":"69 Kg","history":"Francisco Mena, a first-generation coffee farmer, took on the challenge of managing Sumava Farm in 2014 after a long search led his partner to acquire the property. From the beginning, it was his partner’s vision for Francisco to run both the farm and the micro mill, entrusting him with the operation. In addition to overseeing Sumava, Francisco is also the manager for Exclusive Coffees, Thrive's 3PL partner in Costa Rica. Under Francisco’s leadership, the work at Sumava now supports around 90 families from the surrounding region, including some from Nicaragua.\nReflecting on his nine years managing the farm, Francisco shares, “It has been a journey of much learning and many lessons learned.” He acknowledges the challenge of adapting to the land's climate and natural rhythms, finding that working in harmony with the land is both necessary and fulfilling. Each day brings meaningful moments for Francisco—time spent with God, his family, his team, and the farm itself. He also values the people along the journey who has blessed him and mentored him, just at the right time. He is always looking for new challenges that push him to continue experimenting in coffee to generate more value in the industry.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":22,"farmer":"Ricardo Calderon","country":"Costa Rica","region":"Tarrazu","farm":"Don Cayito","area":"70 hectares of coffee","altitude_range":"1,600 MASL","harvest_period":"November - March","common_varieties":"Catuai, Caturra, Geisha, Típica, SL28, Moka, Kenia","processing_methods":"Washed, Honey, Natural, Anaerobic","fermentation":"2 weeks","bag_size":"69 Kg","history":"Ricardo Calderón, the second generation of coffee farmers in\nhis family, has been immersed in coffee from a young age.\nGrowing up, he helped his father care for plots planted with\ncoffee, though it was not yet the family’s primary focus. In 1974,\nRicardo took a pivotal step by planting 300 coffee plants,\nmarking the start of his lifelong commitment to coffee farming.\nOver the years, the Calderón family has expanded their coffee\nbusiness, establishing their own micro mill, acquiring more\nland, and sharing their high-quality coffee with clients\nworldwide. Today, Ricardo works alongside his family to\nmanage their farm, the mill, and their family coffee shop, \"Don\nCayito,\" where they share their passion with local and\ninternational coffee enthusiasts.\n\nAs Ricardo explains, maintaining their reputation for\nexceptional coffee is an ongoing challenge, especially with the\nhigh expectations from both Costa Rica and the international\ncoffee community. His son, Michael, highlights that balancing\nproductivity with sustainable practices is essential yet\ndemanding, requiring continuous dedication to quality and\nenvironmental care that honors the family’s legacy.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":27,"farmer":"Vinicio Gonzalez","country":"Guatemala","region":"Fraijánes","farm":"El Matasano","area":"8 hectares","altitude_range":"1,500 MASL","harvest_period":"November - March","common_varieties":"Catuai, Caturra, Anacafé 14, Borbon","processing_methods":"Washed, Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":"69 Kg","history":"Vinicio, better known as “Vini” in his region, is a second-generation coffee farmer. He has worked in various roles, including soldier, pilot, and truck manager. Currently, he uses his trucks to transport coffee from the farm to the mill. Coffee was initially just a hobby for Vini; he loved watching his dad work in the fields. Now, it’s been 20 years since he decided to work full-time on the farm, and Vini’s passionate service attitude has made him a respected community leader at ACEDECOP, a farmers’ association in the Fraijanes area.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":28,"farmer":"Max Pérez","country":"Guatemala","region":"Acatenango","farm":"La Hermosa","area":"175 hectares","altitude_range":"1,800 MASL","harvest_period":"November - March","common_varieties":"Caturra, Catuai, Pacamara, Geisha, Sarchimor, Típica","processing_methods":"Washed Natural, Honey","fermentation":null,"bag_size":"69 Kg","history":"Max is the second member of his family to farm coffee, and his decision to become a coffee farmer reshaped him and his family’s lives. He and his wife, Claudia, were formerly both lawyers living in the city, but shortly after they married, they made the decision to move to Acatenango and buy a plot of abandoned land. Despite the many challenges that arose, they continued to pour their heart and soul into their work and transform that same land into the thriving farm known as La Hermosa today. From day one, Max and Claudia have strived to create opportunities for the community around them, including their two kids, who actively help around the farm and enjoy learning from their dad.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":29,"farmer":"Eleazar Santon","country":"Guatemala","region":"Fraijánes","farm":"El Terrero","area":"6 hectares","altitude_range":" 1,500 MASL","harvest_period":"November - March","common_varieties":"Catuai, Caturra, Pacamara, Geisha, Sarchimor","processing_methods":"Washed","fermentation":null,"bag_size":"69 Kg","history":"Coffee has been an integral part of Eleazar’s life since childhood. His grandfather taught him how to manage the family farm, sparking a passion that’s steadily grown over the years. He’s always been a hardworking man who strives for a better life, so he migrated to the US with a clear goal: to earn enough money to buy his own farm in Guatemala and create opportunities for others. Years later, Eleazar accomplished his dream and returned to Guatemala to produce his own coffee. Today, he is a member of an important coffee association in Concepción Pinula and serves as one of the main seedling suppliers in the region.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":30,"farmer":"Danilo Soto","country":"Guatemala","region":"Nuevo Oriente","farm":"El Rosario","area":"38 hectares","altitude_range":"1,050 MASL","harvest_period":"November - March","common_varieties":"Marsellesa, Lempira, Anacafé 14, Catuai","processing_methods":"Washed","fermentation":null,"bag_size":"69 Kg","history":"Danilo is the third generation of coffee farmers in his family. When he was five years old, Danilo lived on a coffee farm at the bank of Lake Amatitlán, and while they were on vacation, he would work at the farm or play soccer on the mill’s patios. Danilo then grew up to be a chemical engineer and served as the CEO of the family’s water cleansing business. He later inherited one of his family’s many coffee farms, leading him to pursue coffee full-time. Besides working in coffee, Danilo also raises cattle in the north of the country, something he saw his uncles do as a kid. Among his many hobbies, Danilo loves to ride and talk about motorcycles.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":31,"farmer":"Cesar Higuéros","country":"Guatemala","region":"Acatenango","farm":"La Unión II COHE","area":"70 hectares","altitude_range":"1,600 MASL","harvest_period":"November - March","common_varieties":"Caturra, Bourbon, Catuai, Pacamara, Geisha, Marsellesa","processing_methods":"Washed, Natural, Honey","fermentation":null,"bag_size":"69 Kg","history":"César’s coffee legacy began in 1950 with his mother, who was the first woman coffee farmer in the Acatenango Valley. His farm, Finca La Unión, has over fifteen water springs and a beautiful waterfall, which he has utilized to offer coffee tours and hiking trails around his stunning property. He and his wife, Nora, love supporting people in their community, especially by providing financial aid to organizations. Because of his incredible faith, César was one of the first producers to believe in Thrive’s business. ","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":32,"farmer":"Nils Leporowski","country":"Guatemala","region":"Nuevo Oriente","farm":"El Recreo","area":"180 hectares","altitude_range":"1,100 MASL","harvest_period":"November - March","common_varieties":"Bourbon, Catuai, Caturra","processing_methods":"Washed","fermentation":null,"bag_size":"69 Kg","history":"Nils’ career as a third-generation coffee farmer started in 1970, when the farm was acquired by his grandfather. Nils used to spend his whole vacation time with him, helping with farm duties. After his grandfather passed away, his uncles were appointed to manage the farm, and Nils left to study abroad. He came back to Guatemala to manage the farm, and since then, he has been in charge of all the operations. Having the farm and being involved in the coffee industry has allowed Nils to bring educational and social projects to his community.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":33,"farmer":"John Schippers","country":"Guatemala","region":"Nuevo Oriente","farm":"San Luis, El Volcancito","area":"95 hectares","altitude_range":"1,000 - 1250 MASL","harvest_period":"November - March","common_varieties":"Obatá, Catuai, Sarchimor, Costa Rica, Icatú Amarillo, Caturra, Marsellesa","processing_methods":"Washed","fermentation":null,"bag_size":"69 Kg","history":"John is a third-generation coffee farmer, with both of his grandfathers being coffee growers. On his father’s side, his grandfather bought a farm where John grew up spending his summers and learning about coffee from an early age. John later studied marketing in college but eventually returned to coffee, dedicating much of his time to farming. In 1986, he took on the challenging task of farming coffee and cardamom in Cóban. John persevered through the difficulties by running a painting business at the same time, which later led him to pursue a property development enterprise as well. Today, John still devotes his time to cultivating coffee on a farm given to him by his father. ","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":34,"farmer":"Lenoel Franco","country":"Guatemala","region":"Nuevo Oriente","farm":"La Suiza","area":"63 hectares","altitude_range":"1,500 MASL","harvest_period":"November - March","common_varieties":"Catuai, Caturra, Pache, Marsellesa","processing_methods":"Washed Natural, Honey, Anaerobics","fermentation":null,"bag_size":"69 Kg","history":"Leonel is a third-generation coffee farmer. Previously, his family’s primary business was sugar cane, but in 1940, his grandfather sold all of his inheritance and purchased a farm to start his work in the coffee industry. Leonel’s father’s love for animals led him to buy more land across the community. When Leonel was young, he took over running his family’s dry mill. Later, in addition to managing the farm, he also started developing other projects, such as an egg production business and utilizing chicken manure mixed with organic material as fertilizer for coffee plantations. Now, carrying out a commission assigned by his grandmother, he also helps the community church with several of its projects.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":35,"farmer":"Alfredo Amenabar","country":"Guatemala","region":"Acatenango","farm":"Chalabal Estrella","area":"160 hectares","altitude_range":"1,750 MASL","harvest_period":"November - March","common_varieties":"Bourbon, Catuai, Pacamara, Geisha, Mundo Novo","processing_methods":"Washed Natural, Honey, Anaerobics","fermentation":null,"bag_size":"69 Kg","history":"Alfredo is a third-generation coffee farmer. His grandfather settled a debt with his wife by giving her the family farm, which was then passed down to her daughter and eventually to Alfredo. Formerly a urologist, he later followed in his mother's footsteps and became a coffee farmer. He is now passionate about natural resources and dedicated to caring for the environment. Alfredo constantly innovates with the help of his son, who has introduced fresh ideas, including new coffee varieties, roast profiles, and packaging designs.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":36,"farmer":"Alejandro Solís","country":"Costa Rica","region":"Tarrazú","farm":"Don Oscar","area":"33 hectares","altitude_range":"1600 - 2050 MASL","harvest_period":"November - March","common_varieties":"Catuai, Caturra, Geisha, Típica, Villa Sarchí, Villalobos","processing_methods":"Washed, Natural, Honey","fermentation":null,"bag_size":"69 Kg","history":"Alejandro is a third-generation coffee farmer whose love for coffee was instilled in him by his grandfather. This passion was then passed down to his father, Don Oscar Solis, who taught Alejandro and his brother, Horacio, the workings of the coffee industry. When Don Oscar became ill, he asked Alejandro to begin a new project: building a micro mill. Alejandro and Horacio completed this project in 2009 and named it \"Don Oscar\" in honor of their father, who enjoyed his last four years with them achieving this dream. Alejandro is filled with gratitude for what God has given him to live with. Even during challenging times, he always chooses to recognize the blessings that come from above. ","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":37,"farmer":"Ken Lander","country":"Costa Rica","region":"Guanacaste","farm":"Flor Mar","area":"6.5 hectares","altitude_range":"1,100 - 1,230 MASL","harvest_period":"November - March","common_varieties":"Villa Sarchí, San Isidro 48, Kenia SL28, Catuai, Caturra","processing_methods":"Washed, Natural, Honey","fermentation":null,"bag_size":"69 Kg","history":"Ken Lander is the first person in his family to farm coffee. After retiring as a lawyer in Georgia, he sought to experience something new and purchased Finca Flor Mar in 2005. The 2008 market crash significantly impacted Ken's family, leaving him in a difficult position. With coffee being his only asset, Ken needed to find a way to support himself and his family. After analyzing the coffee market and discovering the disadvantages faced by coffee farmers, Ken co-founded Thrive Farmers to help these producers benefit more from the sale of their crops. ","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":39,"farmer":"Pablo Bonilla","country":"Costa Rica","region":"Tarrazú","farm":"Don Mayo","area":"100 hectares","altitude_range":"1,600 - 2,000 MASL","harvest_period":"November - March","common_varieties":"Bourbon, Catuai, Caturra, Geisha, Típica, Villa Sarchí","processing_methods":"Washed, Natural, Honey","fermentation":null,"bag_size":"69 Kg","history":"Pablo is a third-generation coffee farmer. His father, Don Hector, was a nurse by profession before joining the coffee industry and eventually growing the family business exponentially. Everything Pablo knows about coffee farming is thanks to his father, whose passion for coffee also inspired Pablo. Together, they constantly seek new methods of improvement. Their shared drive for development led them to build the Don Mayo micro mill, which has since won them many awards for outstanding coffee quality. ","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":40,"farmer":"Warner Quesada","country":"Costa Rica","region":"Puntarenas","farm":"Sabalito","area":"10 hectares","altitude_range":"1,200 MASL","harvest_period":"November - March","common_varieties":"Catuai, Caturra","processing_methods":"Washed","fermentation":null,"bag_size":"69 Kg","history":"Warner is a third-generation coffee farmer. Born in Palmares, he moved with his family at a young age to the region of Sabalito, where Finca Cuatro Matas is today. Warner learned the art of coffee farming from his father and grandfather, who passed down their knowledge and expertise. Driven by a desire to be more involved in the coffee industry, Warner began working for Coope Sabalito in 2011. A decade later, he was appointed General Manager. He is dedicated to creating new opportunities for small farmers in the region, building meaningful relationships, and supporting their ongoing growth and success.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":41,"farmer":"Franklin Garbanzo","country":"Costa Rica","region":"Tarrazú","farm":"La Violeta","area":"4 hectares","altitude_range":"1,550 MASL","harvest_period":"November - March","common_varieties":"Bourbon, Catuai, Caturra, Geisha, Típica, Villa Sarchí","processing_methods":"Washed, Natural, Honey","fermentation":null,"bag_size":"69 Kg","history":"Franklin, known to most as \"Franco,\" is a fourth-generation coffee farmer. From the age of six, he helped his father with farm duties, and at just eighteen, Franco started his own coffee plantation, marking the beginning of a lifelong journey in the industry. \"Coffee is everything for me. It helped me learn patience, faith, and vision. It totally changed my life.\" Today, Franco continues the family legacy alongside his daughter Hellen, who now manages the farm. With over ten years of partnering with Thrive Farmers, he proudly serves as the Costa Rican face representing them in the marketplace.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":42,"farmer":"Jose Ureña","country":"Costa Rica","region":"Chirripó","farm":"La Esperanza","area":"15 hectares","altitude_range":"1,600 MASL","harvest_period":"November - March","common_varieties":" Catuai, Caturra, Villa Sarchí, Obata","processing_methods":"Washed, Honey","fermentation":null,"bag_size":"69 Kg","history":"José, better known as \"Chepito\", is a first-generation coffee farmer. He began his career in the coffee business at the age of thirteen, planting his first coffee seeds in faith. Coffee opened doors for Chepito and his family, increasing knowledge through consistent learning and providing stability in all areas of their lives. Despite facing many periods of uncertainty, Chepito is committed to representing his micro mill, \"MICEPA,\" in the best possible way, both in Costa Rica and abroad. He has begun to pass on his legacy by teaching new generations to continue what he started. ","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":43,"farmer":"Hugo Solís","country":"Costa Rica","region":"Chirripó","farm":"Los Ángeles","area":"4.5 hectares","altitude_range":"1,200 - 1,300 MASL","harvest_period":"November - March","common_varieties":" Obatá, Catiguá, Villa Sarchí","processing_methods":"Washed, Honey, Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":"69 Kg","history":"Hugo is the first coffee farmer in his family and a member of Coope Ángeles, a cooperative of thirty-four producers supporting approximately twenty-five local families. In addition to cultivating coffee, Hugo raises cattle. His son, Josué, began picking coffee at just eight years old and now aspires to carry on his father’s legacy.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":44,"farmer":"Ferando Vindas","country":"Costa Rica","region":"Central Valley","farm":"La Unión","area":"20 hectares","altitude_range":"1,550 MASL","harvest_period":"November - March","common_varieties":"Catuai, Caturra, Geisha, Típica, Villa Sarchí, SL28","processing_methods":"Washed, Honey, Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":"69 Kg","history":"Fernando is a fourth-generation coffee farmer. Coffee has been in his family for many years, with both parents also being involved in the business. Fernando is a veterinarian by profession, but a farmer by passion. Although he never studied anything related to coffee, he helped his father with farm and livestock duties from a young age. He is passionate about helping his community by creating new job opportunities and believes education is key to development. His micro mill, Cerro Alto, demonstrates his commitment to improvement and support for those around him. The coffee business brings peace to Fernando and his family in all aspects of their lives. ","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":45,"farmer":"Gilmar Rodrigues","country":"Brazil","region":"Campos das Vertentes","farm":"Fazenda São Paulo","area":"860 hectares","altitude_range":"1,050 MASL","harvest_period":"May - August","common_varieties":"Catuai, Catucaí, Mundo Novo, Topázio, Arará","processing_methods":" Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":"60 Kg","history":"Gilmar's passion for coffee began when he was just eight years old, spending countless hours in the fields with his grandmother. Later, he became an Agricultural Technician and entered the sector. In 1980, he joined a diverse and innovative agribusiness group by starting with a small coffee plantation. With dedication and passion, this plantation became a regional leader. Gilmar has consistently pursued coffee quality, blending expertise from various fields with professional management and advanced technology. As a result, his farm has earned multiple prizes, including a Cup of Excellence auction lot in the 2015 naturals competition.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":46,"farmer":"Lazaro Ferreira","country":"Brazil","region":"Campos das Vertentes","farm":"Fazenda Santa Elizabeth","area":"16 hectares","altitude_range":"890 MASL","harvest_period":"May - August","common_varieties":"Acaiá, Catucaí, Topazio, Catuai","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":"60 Kg","history":"Lazaro, or “Lazinho”, as he’s more commonly known, is a second-generation coffee farmer. Lazaro and his father, Antônio, have worked in the fields together for many years. In 1990, they purchased their first piece of land, where they raised cattle for dairy purposes. Five years later, they began growing coffee. They faced difficulties selling their seedlings and were forced to plant them on their own land, which led them further into the world of coffee, making it an integral part of their lives. “Coffee has been a significant part of our lives. Today, coffee is our main activity. It has brought many benefits to my family and our community.”","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":47,"farmer":"Henrique Cambraia","country":"Brazil","region":"Campos das Vertentes","farm":"Fazenda Samambaia","area":"860 hectares","altitude_range":"1,050 MASL","harvest_period":"May - August","common_varieties":"Catuai, Catucaí, Mundo Novo, Topázio, Arará","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":"60 Kg","history":"Henrique comes from a lineage of coffee-farming family members; the culture surrounding coffee is something that runs through his veins. He took over managing the farm after his father died, and has carried on the legacy by being the fourth generation to oversee the stunning Fazenda Samambaia. Recognizing the farm’s potential for better quality, Henrique decided to shift the production model to provide exceptional coffees for specialty markets worldwide. He invests heavily in post-harvest technology, both for natural and pulped natural processes, and focuses on the best agricultural practices. As a result, his farm has distinguished itself in high-quality coffee contests such as the Cup of Excellence.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":48,"farmer":"Paulo Afonso","country":"Brazil","region":"Campos das Vertentes","farm":"Fazenda Santa Clara","area":"193 hectares","altitude_range":"1,100 MASL","harvest_period":"May - August","common_varieties":"Acaiá, Bourbon, Catuai, Catucaí","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":"60 Kg","history":"Paulo Afonso was born and raised in Minas Gerais, sharing his father's passion for coffee fields and captivated by this amazing way of living. Pursuing a dream of becoming a coffee farmer, he went to college to prepare himself as an agricultural engineer and eventually returned to his hometown. In 1993 he purchased Fazenda Santa Clara to start creating a legacy as a coffee farmer. Fazenda Santa Clara is not only a great farm to have a coffee experience, but a unique place to try delicious Brazilian food. Paulo and Angela, his wife, provide an awesome hospitality and service that makes you want to stay a long time. Paulo's farm is one of the greatest in the region in terms of processes and quality.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":49,"farmer":"Breno Resende","country":"Brazil","region":"Campos das Vertentes","farm":"Fazenda Palmital","area":"19 hectares","altitude_range":"1,039 MASL","harvest_period":"May - August","common_varieties":"Catucaí, Catuai and Mundo Novo","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":"60 Kg","history":"Breno is part of the fourth generation of farmers in his family. Fazenda Palmital was handed down to Breno’s father by his grandfather, Francisco de Souza Resende. His father, along with his 9 siblings, received part of their father’s land. Breno worked for an advertising agency before having to take the responsibility of managing the farm after his father’s death. Despite facing many challenges, his work partners and family have formed a circle of support to aid him in his pursuit of sustainable growth.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":50,"farmer":"Raquel Ribeiro","country":"Brazil","region":"Campos das Vertentes","farm":"Fazenda Cerrado Grande","area":"164 hectares","altitude_range":"1,050 MASL","harvest_period":"May - August","common_varieties":"Topázio, Mundo Novo, Acaiá, Bourbon, Catuai","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":"60 Kg","history":"Raquel comes from a family of farmers based in Santo Antonio do Amparo. Living the country life is an inherited passion that inspires her every day to love what she does for a living - coffee. In 2006, her father, Ronald, gave the farm as an inheritance to Raquel, allowing her to continue the family legacy and make her own decisions at Fazenda Cerrado Grande. She has her coworkers’ full support as she applies new processes and techniques to introduce specialty coffees into the farm's production. She is an admirable leader, always prioritizing her people and their well-being. Whenever you visit Cerrado Grande, you can witness this passion, always alongside some good \"pão de queijo,\" jelly, and an exceptional cup of coffee.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":51,"farmer":"Ivan Junqueria","country":"Brazil","region":"Campos das Vertentes","farm":"Fazenda do Cruzeiro","area":"381 hectares","altitude_range":"1,000 MASL","harvest_period":"May - August","common_varieties":"Acaiá, Mundo Novo, Yellow Catuai, Topazio, Rubi","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":"60 Kg","history":"Ivan is a seventh-generation coffee farmer in his family. His journey in the industry began in 2008, and since then, coffee farming has been part of his life story. As a young boy, he experienced the daily routine of coffee production and sales. When the opportunity arose to acquire the farm, Ivan stepped forward and purchased his relative's shares, starting a new journey and furthering the family legacy. It was a decision that would divide his time between practicing law as an attorney and growing coffee. ","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":52,"farmer":"Arlindo De Lelis","country":"Brazil","region":"Campos das Vertentes","farm":"Sítio Lelis","area":"3 hectares","altitude_range":"920 MASL","harvest_period":"May - August","common_varieties":"Acaiá and Catucaí","processing_methods":" Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":"60 Kg","history":"Arlindo is a third-generation coffee farmer. He and his brothers would help their dad with the harvest when they were kids, and because of this, Arlindo developed an affinity towards coffee, learning everything he knows today. He eventually received the farm as an inheritance from his parents, and now, his kids and grandkids are also getting involved in the business. He and his son, Arlindo Jr., work hard to care for the family and are passionate about continuing to learn about the coffee world.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":53,"farmer":"Airton Neves","country":"Brazil","region":"Campos das Vertentes","farm":"Fazenda Arco-Íris","area":"184 hectares","altitude_range":"950 - 1,100 MASL","harvest_period":"May - August","common_varieties":"Mundo Novo, Catuai, Borbon, Paraíso, Arara","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":"60 Kg","history":"Airton is a second-generation coffee farmer. When he was a little boy, his father managed a coffee farm. As he got older, he decided to take a course in agriculture. He then bought his first piece of land to start his own coffee plantation. Renata, his wife, also came from a family of producers. Today, Airton and Renata run Fazenda Arco-Íris, a farm inherited from Renata's father. Coffee is an integral part of the family legacy, and their kids, Thiago and Rangel, are already involved in the family business. ","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":54,"farmer":"Aristides Botrel","country":"Brazil","region":"Campos das Vertentes","farm":"Fazenda Monjolo","area":"350 hectares","altitude_range":"950 - 1,050 MASL","harvest_period":"May - August","common_varieties":" Catuai, Mundo Novo, Topazio, Acaiá","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":"60 Kg","history":"Aristides is a fifth-generation coffee farmer; his family established the farm around the 1850s and has been working in the industry ever since. Although he was expected to follow in his father’s footsteps by managing the family estate, he became the first in his family to attend university, graduating in agronomical science. “Coffee plays a fundamental role in shaping the culture in the communities in and around Três Pontas.”","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":55,"farmer":"Enrique Ferrufino","country":"Nicaragua","region":" Matagalpa","farm":"La Aurora","area":"353 hectares","altitude_range":null,"harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Caturra, Catuai, Catimor, Pacamara, Java","processing_methods":"Washed, White Honey","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"The Ferrufino family has worked in coffee farming for over three generations. Although Enrique's father moved away from his coffee farm home to become a doctor, the passion for coffee had always been in his heart. The family has since returned to the business, now with Enrique being involved in all activities. They began managing La Aurora farm, a completely hydro-powered operation that employs nearly 900 people from the community at the peak of the harvest season. They have succeeded in creating the first vertically integrated coffee business in Nicaragua, an accomplishment of which they’re incredibly proud. 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Before starting in the world of coffee, Luis spent a few years working in the United States. After some time, he returned to Guatemala to work in the coffee industry, getting involved in the family business. Since then, he has produced an excellent Bourbon from the region of Antigua Guatemala, close to a small town called San Miguel Dueñas, where he was raised. Thanks to his outstanding job at being the image of a roasted coffee campaign abroad, he gained his nickname, “Wild Rooster.” Luis has found prosperity in the production of coffee; however, he has also had to face various challenges. One of these challenges was learning the right way to harvest coffee. He did this by educating and encouraging his workers to pick at the correct time of maturation. Doing this, they obtained a higher performance during harvest, giving Luis and his community great economic impact. His experience has allowed him to work at a well-recognized processing mill in the region.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":73,"farmer":"Urisar Ferneldy","country":"Guatemala","region":"Huehuetenango","farm":"El Paraíso","area":"16 hectares","altitude_range":"1,850 - 2,050 MASL","harvest_period":"November - March","common_varieties":"Bourbon, Canturra, Geisha, SL28","processing_methods":"Washed, Honey, Natural","fermentation":"24 hours","bag_size":"69 Kg","history":"Urizar lost his father when he was 3 years old and his mother\ntraveled to the United States looking for a better economy for\nhis family, so Urizar grew up with his grandfather. Urizar\nreceived the farm in 2010 and a few years ago he decided to\nchange the way coffee was worked. Using different cultivation\ntechniques, special fermentations, more detailed drying\nprocesses and also working on direct relationships with buyers.\nUrizar has a vision and an enthusiasm to create something\nsustainable in the long term with coffee, which is why he has\nbeen training himself and has shared this knowledge with his\nneighboring producers, so that together they can make the\ncoffee crop lasting and that this same , help him improve the\nquality of life of his family, his wife Yosairy and their 2-month-old\nson, Jorge.\nUrizar's dream is to be able to create a coffee mill that works for\nall small producers in the sector and through it, to be able to\nteach and train producers to continue with the crop they love so\nmuch, coffee.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":74,"farmer":"Manuel Velasquez","country":"Guatemala","region":"Huehuetenango","farm":"Naranja","area":"3 hectares","altitude_range":"1,500 - 1,600 MASL","harvest_period":"November - March","common_varieties":"Bourbon, Caturra, Catuai","processing_methods":"Washed","fermentation":"24 hours","bag_size":"69 Kg","history":"Naranja farm, which spans three hectares, was acquired in 1985. Before that, it was mainly used for forestry, with just a small portion dedicated to coffee cultivation. Upon taking ownership, Manuel and his family transformed the land into a thriving coffee farm through dedicated agricultural work, expanding both the planting and harvesting of coffee plants. Over three generations, the family has invested significant effort into enhancing the farm, aiming not only for higher yields but also for exceptional quality that brings a unique character to their coffee. They have diversified the land by adding citrus and avocado trees, blending these crops naturally with the coffee fields. Living and working on the farm, Manuel finds the harvest season and market preparation especially rewarding. For his family, the farm has become a reliable source of financial support and a symbol of pride. Each stage of coffee production is handled with care, reflecting their dedication to cultivating coffee that stands out for its quality.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":78,"farmer":"Antonio Ibañez","country":"Guatemala","region":"Fraijanes","farm":null,"area":null,"altitude_range":null,"harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Catuaí, Caturra, Marsellesa, Tequisic","processing_methods":"Washed","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Antonio is a first-generation coffee farmer and has been in the coffee industry for forty years. Although Antonio’s family had always been involved in the livestock business, one of his biggest dreams as a child was to buy a coffee farm. “Coffee has taught me to be committed with my job and allowed me to meet many awesome people in the journey.” As a father, he enjoys running the business alongside his wife and daughters, and his sons-in-law also play a significant role in the current operations of the farm.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":79,"farmer":"Stephanie Stillman","country":"Guatemala","region":"Quetzaltenango - San Marcos","farm":"Tránsito Bolívar","area":"350 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,400 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Catimor, Sarchimor, Catuaí, Caturra","processing_methods":"Washed","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Stephanie was a private school teacher for fourteen years before she transitioned to the coffee industry. The land, which was originally bought by her grandfather, was initially used to take tourists to Chichicastenango. Today, it serves not only as a coffee farm but also as an apiary and a lot to cultivate various crops, including vanilla, macadamia nuts, and passion fruit. Stephanie was a member of a well-known coffee organization called “Mujeres en Café” in Guatemala. Now, she continues to work on the farm alongside two of her four children.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":80,"farmer":"Ivan Morales","country":"Guatemala","region":"Santa Rosa","farm":"El Carmen","area":"200 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,500 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Catuaí, Caturra, Bourbón, Geisha, Pacamara","processing_methods":"Washed, Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Ivan is a second-generation coffee farmer who inherited the farm from his father, Rigoberto, who purchased it in 1970. Finca El Carmen surrounds one of the most beautiful lagoons in Guatemala, known as “Laguna Del Pino.” Ivan’s wife, Maria, is actively involved in developing the village church and supports the surrounding community through her religious work. Their youngest son, Rigo, has been studying agronomy since he was fourteen years old and is now Ivan’s successor, managing the farm.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":81,"farmer":"Antonio Zelaya","country":"Guatemala","region":"Nuevo Oriente","farm":"Liquidambar","area":"112 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,600 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Bourbon, Caturra, Sarchimor ","processing_methods":"Washed","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Antonio, better known as “Tono”,  is a second-generation coffee farmer with over forty years of experience in the coffee industry. His farm, Liquidambar, was bought twenty years ago by his family, and it was one of many farms they owned around Guatemala. Tono serves as the financial administrator for the Zelaya group and relies on the support of his brother and cousin for the agricultural aspects of the business. He and his wife, Carla, have three children: Alejandro, Ana Maria, and Pablo.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":82,"farmer":"Jorge Mario del Cid","country":"Guatemala","region":"Nuevo Oriente","farm":"El Pito","area":"32 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,400 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Catimor, Marsellesa, Obata, Sarchimor, Anacafe 14 ","processing_methods":"Washed","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Before the land was passed down to Jorge Mario, his grandfather lent El Pito to farmers in the region for many years to help them plant their crops. In 1980, Jorge Mario's father, Eusebio del Cid, alongside his wife, Georgina, and his brother-in-law, who was also a coffee farmer, began planting coffee and avocado trees to provide shade for the coffee plants. Eventually, the land was passed down to Jorge Mario, who continues the legacy started by his parents. He is also involved in a cardamom exporting operation in Guatemala, where he spends most of his time. Jorge Mario is married to Maria Isabel, and together they have five beautiful children.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":83,"farmer":"Luis Arimany","country":"Guatemala","region":"Fraijanes","farm":"Danilanda y Anexos","area":"121 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,300-1,800 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Bourbon, Catuai, Caturra, Pacamara, Geisha, Marsellesa","processing_methods":"Washed, Natural, Honey ","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Luis is a third-generation coffee farmer. His grandfather was his initial inspiration to pursue coffee farming, and when his mother became involved in the family business, it further motivated him to join. To prepare for his work in the fields, Luis decided to study agronomy. Despite facing uncertainty and challenges in various aspects of his life, he has learned to walk by faith. He has a strong desire to improve the social development of his community by creating job opportunities on the farm.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":84,"farmer":"Alfonso Bonifasi","country":"Guatemala","region":"Costa Sur","farm":"El Sambo","area":"73 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,200 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Catuai, Caturra, Sarchimor, Catimor","processing_methods":"Washed","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Alfonso, better known as “Poncho,” is a third-generation coffee farmer. His grandparents began purchasing land in 1930, including a property known as “Finca Tolima,” which later became the first farm he managed. In 1992, after his father passed away, the farm was abandoned. Three years later, Poncho returned to the farm and decided to revive it once more. Once Finca Tolima was operational again, he purchased “Finca El Sambo,” the farm he currently manages. Poncho has always been passionate about creating opportunities and exploring new business ventures, including both his cardamom and banana plantations.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":85,"farmer":"Estuardo Falla","country":"Guatemala","region":"Antigua","farm":"El Tempixque","area":"120 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,500-1,800 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Bourbon, Catuai, Caturra, Pacamara, Catimor","processing_methods":"Washed, Natural, Honey, Anaerobic","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Estuardo is a fourth-generation coffee farmer and is one of the main coffee farmers in Guatemala who trusted Thrive Farmers from the very beginning. As a businessman, he’s not only involved in the coffee industry, but he also produces macadamia nuts, poinsettias, and orchids on his farm. Human impact is one of his core values, which is why he has initiated social projects such as a dental clinic and a school on his property. Carrying on the farming legacy left by his great-grandparents, Estuardo is now part of one of the oldest coffee farming families in Antigua, Guatemala.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":86,"farmer":"Joaquín Camposeco","country":"Guatemala","region":"Huehuetenango","farm":"La Montaña","area":"14 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,750 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Caturra, Pache Rojo, Sarchimor, Bourbon","processing_methods":"Washed","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Joaquín is a second-generation coffee farmer who grew up working alongside his brother and father. After inheriting land from his father, he expanded his business by purchasing small farms and is now continuing the legacy alongside his entire family. His wife, Doña Erica, oversees various activities on the farm, including the micro-mill, helping small farmers in the region process their coffee and improve its quality. The Camposeco family is committed to excellence and high quality, which is why they constantly invest in their people and processes.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":87,"farmer":"Clemente Claudio","country":"Guatemala","region":"Huehuetenango","farm":"La Estancia","area":"2 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,100 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Caturra, Pache Rojo","processing_methods":"Washed","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Clemente started coffee farming as a young boy alongside his father, who eventually gave him a small coffee plot as an inheritance. Over time, Clemente was able to buy more land, which allowed him to increase both his production and income. In 2010, he invested in a micro-mill to maintain the quality of his coffee and ensure organic traceability. He is married to his lovely wife, Doris, and together they have three beautiful children. Following in his father’s footsteps, Clemente has been teaching his youngest son, Kevin, passing down the same legacy given to him. Kevin is passionate about beekeeping and has developed apiaries to enhance the farm’s pollination system.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":88,"farmer":"Felix Camposeco","country":"Guatemala","region":"Huehuetenango","farm":"ACODIHUE","area":null,"altitude_range":"1,400 - 1,500 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":null,"processing_methods":null,"fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Felix is a member of the leadership team at ACODIHUE, an organization founded in the 1990s to provide financial services to coffee farmers in the region. In 2000, it was officially established as a coffee trade and export operation aimed at helping farmers sell their coffee. By 2012, ACODIHUE had expanded its capacity by connecting producers with buyers and establishing new international relationships. The coffee business has brought hope to the entire community, transforming many lives. Felix and his team have also implemented several programs to support women in coffee and create new opportunities for them.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":89,"farmer":"Maria Ramos","country":"Guatemala","region":"Huehuetenango","farm":"Las Maravillas","area":"3.75 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,750 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Caturra, Catuaí, Bourbon","processing_methods":"Washed","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Maria began her journey in the coffee business in 1982 with her husband, Ruben. After Ruben passed away, she took on the leadership of their family, assuming the responsibility for their ten children. Maria worked diligently to provide a reliable water supply for her community and plays an active role in the daily operations of several projects aimed at developing new ways to access this essential resource. Coffee is a world that fills Maria each day with energy and hope to face the future, which is why she is involved in associations that promote various training methods and innovative farm management practices.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":90,"farmer":"Flora Ramos","country":"Guatemala","region":"Huehuetenango","farm":"El Crucero","area":"1.40 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,750 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Caturra, Pache Verde","processing_methods":"Washed","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Flora became a coffee farmer in 1982 through an inheritance from her father-in-law. As the first woman in her family to be involved in the business, she saw coffee farming as a path to a better future. Flora has strengthened the relationship between women to create job opportunities in the market, and over time, she established relations with ACODIHUE in Huehuetenango, supporting her in the process of improving both her coffee and her community. Coffee farming has given her a new perspective, reinforcing her self-worth as a woman both in society and within her family. As a result, her sons and grandchildren are now also involved in the coffee business.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":91,"farmer":"Rony Asensio","country":"Guatemala","region":"Santa Rosa","farm":"Santa Ana La Huerta","area":"120 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,350 - 1,700 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Caturra, Marsellesa, Catuaí","processing_methods":"Washed","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Rony is a second-generation coffee farmer who grew up around coffee farming in the Antigua region. Unfortunately, while he was still young, his father passed away, and the family sold the farm. Rony wanted to continue the legacy his father left, so he studied agronomy and surrounded himself with advisors to help him prepare for his return to the coffee industry. Once he was finally able to buy a farm, Rony initially experimented with different crops but eventually realized that coffee was the only way to continue his father’s work. One of Rony’s core life values is loyalty, and it is evident in the way he loves those around him and takes care of his workers.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":92,"farmer":"Alvin Granados","country":"Costa Rica","region":"Abangares","farm":"Los Granados","area":"4 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,000 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Catuaí, Obata, San Isidro 48, Victoria","processing_methods":"Washed","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Alvin is a third-generation coffee farmer. As a young boy, he dreamed of being a coffee farmer one day. When he was older, Alvin’s father brought him to work on a coffee farm, later giving him a small field to plant his first coffee plants. After establishing himself as a coffee farmer, Alvin joined Coopeldos to help improve his plantations. Alvin acknowledges that everything he has is thanks to God. During harvest, his wife Melissa and their two daughters, Hether and Audri, find joy in creating jobs and blessing their community.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":93,"farmer":"Luis Ángel Sequeida","country":"Costa Rica","region":"Abangares","farm":"Los Picheles, La Fuente","area":"8 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,050 and 800 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Obatá, Victoria, Millenium, Venecia, Caturra, Catuaí ","processing_methods":"Washed","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Luis is the fourth generation in his family to grow coffee. Since he was little, his dad brought him to work collecting coffee and doing farm chores. Over the years, Luis has gained more than thirty-eight years of experience working in coffee. In addition to being a producer, Luis now serves as a member of Coopeldos’ board of directors, a cooperative co-founded by his father. As a result of the business, Luis’s kids have been able to pursue their own careers outside of coffee.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":94,"farmer":"Carlos López","country":"Costa Rica","region":"Abangares","farm":null,"area":"4 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,000 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Millenium, Victoria 14, Costa Rican Hybrids","processing_methods":"Washed","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Carlos is the third generation of coffee farmers in his family. Since he was little, he spent his time in the fields picking coffee. “During a time in my life, I was left with almost nothing - I only had my car. A man sold me a hectare of land by receiving my car and letting me pay for the rest later.” Carlos began his journey cultivating chili pepper, tomato, and coffee. Little by little, he began growing and acquiring more land. “I got to the point where I didn't need to work for others. All I have, I have achieved thanks to coffee.” Today, twenty-six years into his coffee journey, Carlos is a part of Coopeldos, and his daughters can study thanks to all of his hard work.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":95,"farmer":"José Francisco Fernández","country":"Costa Rica","region":"West Valley","farm":"Finca Berlin and Finca Santiago","area":"80 Hectares","altitude_range":null,"harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Catuaí and Caturra","processing_methods":"Washed, Natural, Honey","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"José Francisco, better known as “Coco”, has worked in coffee since he was 5 years old. Alongside Luis Campos, he is the owner of Cordillera de Fuego, a medium-sized mill located near San Ramón. At home, Coco has eight kids, and his oldest daughter works at the mill, helping with administration and exportation. Coco and Luis have several projects on the horizon, including the construction of new office space, a cupping lab, and a greenhouse patio for drying coffee cherry waste.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":96,"farmer":"Luis Campos","country":"Costa Rica","region":"West Valley","farm":"El Socorro","area":"15 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,350 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Catuaí and Paraíso","processing_methods":"Washed, Natural, Honey","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Luis is a first-generation coffee farmer whose journey began with a few small plots of land, where he planted coffee, chili peppers, and tomatoes. “Going out of college, aside from having knowledge in agriculture, I had two kilos of coffee seeds. I didn't want to work for anybody - I wanted to work for myself.” Luis went on to become a consultant for a major cooperative in Costa Rica, as well as several other respected institutions. Eventually, he left consulting to launch his own micro mill, Cordillera de Fuego, partnering with fifty other producers.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":97,"farmer":"Enrique Carvajal","country":"Costa Rica","region":"Naranjo West Valley","farm":"Hacienda Santa Anita","area":"200 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,300 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Catuaí, Caturra, Pacamara, Geisha, Marsellesa, Sarchimor","processing_methods":"Washed, Honey","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Enrique is a fifth-generation coffee farmer, carrying forward a family legacy that spans over a century. In 2014, he desired to be more involved in farm operations, so his father gave him a full-time job at Hacienda Santa Anita. This opportunity allowed him to introduce new ideas, embrace innovative technologies, and grow both personally and professionally. Today, the surrounding community benefits from Enrique’s forward-thinking approach and the positive changes he has brought to the farm.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":98,"farmer":"Carlos Moreira","country":"Costa Rica","region":"West Valley","farm":"Monte Rosa","area":"116 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,200-1,500 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Caturra, Obatá, F1 Centro Americano, Geisha, Catuaí, Bourbon, Versace, Catiguá","processing_methods":"Washed, Honey, Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Carlos is a fifth-generation coffee farmer, inheriting a legacy that began with his great-great-grandfather, the original coffee grower in the family. The trade was passed to Carlos’s great-grandparents, who became the first owners of Monte Rosa farms. In 2007, his grandfather expanded the family’s role by assembling their first mill, transitioning them from solely farming to also processing their own coffee. Carlos’s involvement in the industry began at age five, sweeping the mill’s patios and picking cherries during harvest. Today, he works at the family’s roasting facility and has earned certification as a Q-grader.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":99,"farmer":"Ricardo Perez","country":"Costa Rica","region":"West Valley","farm":"Finca Santa Lucía","area":"12 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,600 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Catuaí, Geisha, Típica, Villa Sarchí","processing_methods":"Washed, Honey","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Ricardo is a third-generation coffee farmer. In the 1990s, he went to the Zarcero district in search of new opportunities and land to grow coffee. Stepping out in faith, he initiated a new farm operation growing only organic coffee. Although coffee production was very low, in 2003, he built a micro mill called “Helsar de Zarcero” to add value to his specialty coffee. This brought growth and stability to the company. Coffee turned into a family tradition, and now, his daughter Mariana is following in his footsteps by becoming the official Q-grader of the farm.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":100,"farmer":"Marvin Rodrigues","country":"Costa Rica","region":"West Valley","farm":"Los Anonons","area":"20 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,700 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Caturra, Catuaí, and Kenya","processing_methods":"Washed, Honey","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Marvin is a first-generation coffee farmer with over thirty years of experience in the industry. He began his agricultural career raising livestock and growing avocados before discovering his passion for coffee. Today, Marvin partners with Ricardo Pérez and another farmer to make up a part of the Helsar De Zarcero micro mill. His business not only supports the region’s coffee industry but also creates vital jobs for the community, directly benefiting around 100 families through the opportunities provided by the micro mill.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":101,"farmer":"Guido Vargas","country":"Costa Rica","region":"West Valley","farm":"El Manú","area":"7 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,650 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Catuaí, Obatá, Pacamara, San Isidro, Victoria 4","processing_methods":"Washed, Honey","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Guido is a first-generation coffee farmer. \"Don Guido\" started his journey as a worker in banana farms. From there, after working on rented land and planting crops such as tomatoes and peppers, Guido and his uncle were finally able to buy their first piece of land. From that point onwards, they became coffee farmers. Soon after, Guido joined Coope Atenas very early on, and since then, he’s filled every position possible inside the Coop, including being the president. In addition to being a successful farmer, he also served his region and country as the senator of Costa Rica. Today, Guido has five children - two of whom are involved in the day-to-day of the business: Jafeth and Alexander, who are continuing to pass on their knowledge to the next generation. ","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":102,"farmer":"Manuel Rojas","country":"Costa Rica","region":"Palmares","farm":"Finca La Zopilota","area":"34 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,350 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Catuaí, Caturra, Pacamara, Sarchimor, Obata","processing_methods":"Washed, Honey","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Manuel is a third-generation coffee farmer. His family’s involvement in the coffee industry began in the 40s, when they sowed seventy coffee plants, hoping they would grow and bear fruit. Decades later, his son, also named Manuel, joined the farm operation in 2013 and helped his family start what is now known as the “La Sabana” micro mill. The Rojas family strongly believes in the value of the next generation, considering Manuel’s son’s role in farm management as proof. Their special affection for animals is evident when you visit; their two horses are the main attraction.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":103,"farmer":"Manuel Rojas Pacheco","country":"Costa Rica","region":"Palmares","farm":"La Zopilóta, El Rincón, El Santiago","area":"34 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,350 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Catuaí, Caturra, Pacamara, Sarchimor, Obata","processing_methods":"Washed, Honey","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Manuel is a fifth-generation coffee farmer through his mother’s side. He joined the business in 2013, helping his father with a project that is now known as “La Sabana” micro mill. Since then, he and his family have become heavily involved in the community, from planning huge parties to stimulating the town’s economy. They also run a basketball academy for children and help people with mental disabilities through APROSAM. As a result, Manuel and his family have a significant influence in Palmares, both in business and beyond. ","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":104,"farmer":"Aronoldo Guerrero","country":"Costa Rica","region":"Turrubares","farm":"El Caite, El Muñeco, Los Guerreros","area":"6 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,200-1,600 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Catuaí, Caturra, Catiguá, Geisha","processing_methods":null,"fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Arnoldo is the second generation to grow coffee in his family. His father used to plant coffee for the family’s consumption, and Arnoldo started helping him at the age of nineteen. After working for farmers in Atenas, Arnoldo received 2,000 coffee plants for him and his dad to plant in their own land. Today, he manages APROCETU, an association of producers and micro mills in San Rafael de Turrubares. \"Coffee has meant an opportunity for development in our community. In the past, people were forced to migrate to find jobs to sustain themselves. If it wasn't for coffee, towns like this one would be completely desolate.\"","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":105,"farmer":"Vivian Alvarádo","country":"Costa Rica","region":"Turrubares","farm":null,"area":"4 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,500-1,600 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Catuaí, Caturra, Catiguá, Geisha, Marsellesa, San Isidro, Victoria","processing_methods":null,"fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Vivian is the first in her family to grow coffee, and her husband is the second generation in his family. Together, they own a plot of land where they grow coffee, avocados, and cows. She is also the accountant and administrator for APROCETU, and their daughter Arwen sometimes helps her with the mill’s administrative work. \"Arwen practically grew up at the mill. She is involved in the business, selling coffee in her school. When she graduates from school, she wants to become an agricultural engineer.\"","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":107,"farmer":"Eleaking Fallas","country":"Costa Rica","region":"Chirripó","farm":"Las Peñas","area":"15 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,300-1,600 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Caturra, Sarchimor, Catiguá, H3, Catuaí","processing_methods":null,"fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Eleaking is a third-generation coffee farmer, with both his father and grandfather being producers as well. When he was only ten, he had already planted 1,000 of his own coffee plants. He worked with his dad until he was 30 years old, and then left to carve his own path in the coffee industry. \"Coffee has been my livelihood and sustenance. I haven't had to look for a job; rather, I can provide a job for other people.\"","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":108,"farmer":"Luis Alberto Monge","country":"Costa Rica","region":"Tarrazú","farm":"Finca La Lia","area":"40 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,500 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Catuaí, Caturra, Geisha, SL28, Kenia, Etiopía","processing_methods":"Washed, Natural, Honey","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Luis Alberto is a third-generation coffee farmer. His grandfather started the business and established one of Costa Rica's largest coffee cooperatives. Coffee is an integral part of the Monge family, with each member working together to build a better life for all of them. The family operates a renowned micro-mill, Microbeneficio La Lia, and their coffee has received multiple awards in Costa Rica for its exceptional quality. ","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":109,"farmer":"Oscar Monje","country":"Costa Rica","region":"Tarrazú","farm":"Finca La Lia","area":"40 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,500 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Catuaí, Caturra, Geisha, SL28, Kenia, Etiopía","processing_methods":"Washed, Natural, Honey, Anaerobic","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Oscar is a third-generation coffee farmer. He and his brother, Luis Alberto, maintain plots of land in San Lorenzo and run their micro mill, “Micro-Beneficio La Lia”. They chose to honor their mother by naming both their farms and their operation after her. Recently, Oscar and his brother purchased a new farm located at Cerro Dragón, which will be dedicated to experimenting with exotic varieties in the near future. The family’s coffee has already received several awards in Costa Rica for its high quality.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":110,"farmer":"Gilbert Núñez","country":"Costa Rica","region":"Tarrazú","farm":"Finca La Carolina","area":"4 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,600 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Catuaí, Caturra, Típica, F1, Milenio","processing_methods":"Washed, Honey","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Gilbert is a second-generation coffee farmer. He inherited the farm from his father at a very young age. As he grew older, he worked hard alongside his family to establish an association known as “AGRIVID” to provide better prices for coffee farmers in his region of Tarrazú. He was one of the first farmers in Costa Rica to trust the Thrive Farmers business model. ","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":111,"farmer":"Miguél Garbanzo","country":"Costa Rica","region":"Tarrazú","farm":"Finca Los Encinos, EL Naciente, Los Aguacates","area":"11 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,500 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Catuaí, Caturra, Catiguá","processing_methods":"Washed, Natural, Honey","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Miguel is the fourth generation in his family to be in coffee production. His grandfather, Fulgencio, was one of the first to plant coffee in the region. Following in his family's footsteps, Miguel began working in coffee at the age of five, and after graduating, he went straight to the coffee fields. Now, as a member of AGRIVID - a farmer association that has partnered with Thrive Farmers since the start - Miguel continues the legacy. His daughter, Helen, now aids him with his many tasks. \"Coffee is life. It has meant my kids’ studies and the life of the community. When coffee prices are hurt, commerce in the community is also affected.\"","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":112,"farmer":"Mynor Rivera","country":"Costa Rica","region":"Tarrazú","farm":"Finca La Peña","area":"5 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,600 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Caturra","processing_methods":"Washed, Honey","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Mynor is a third-generation coffee farmer. His father, Edwin, bought the farm while he was still young and became involved in the coffee business. Years later, Mynor and Edwin were invited to join a coffee farmer group in the region known as “Puente Tarrazú”, where they constructed a micromill to increase coffee production. Thanks to the coffee business, Mynor and his sister are both successful in their professions. When he is not running the farm, he teaches math and is passionate about helping new generations through education and community support. ","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":113,"farmer":"Dinier Naranjo","country":"Costa Rica","region":"Tarrazú","farm":"Catuaí Rojo","area":"1.3 Hectares","altitude_range":null,"harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":null,"processing_methods":null,"fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Dinier is the second generation of coffee growers in his family. When he was little, he would join his father, Marco Tulio, in working in coffee fields. As he grew older, his father gave him his own piece of land to plant and cultivate. In addition to his farming duties, Dinier studies International Commerce and works at Puente Tarrazú Micro Mill as Maynor's assistant. He has some knowledge of cupping and is also interested in learning to be a barista. Outside of work and studies, he loves traveling in his Jimny and listening to his vinyls.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":114,"farmer":"Rodolfo Rivera","country":"Costa Rica","region":"Tarrazú","farm":"Las Peñas, San Martín, El Coral","area":"10 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,700 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Catuaí, Caturra, Catiguá","processing_methods":null,"fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Rodolfo is the 4th generation of coffee growers in his family. Growing up, his dad had coffee fields, and when he got out of school, he would often work in the fields alongside him. His dad passed on the legacy by gifting a plot of land to Rodolfo, where he planted his first 1,000 coffee plants. Now, Rodolfo’s daughters, Natalia and Amelia, while still in university, love to aid their father’s business when they can. He recently battled with cancer and had to undergo a couple of surgeries, but he was able to recuperate and is now back at work. ","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":115,"farmer":"Alex Ureña","country":"Costa Rica","region":"Dota","farm":"Santa Teresa 2000","area":"55 Hectares","altitude_range":"2,000 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Catuaí, Pacamara, Geisha, Típica, Milenio, Kenia, SL28","processing_methods":"Washed, Natural, Honey, Anaerobic","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Alex is a third-generation coffee farmer. It began as a project from his father, but working in coffee alongside his family has now turned into Alex’s full-time job. Although he only recently started, he is very passionate about coffee farming and has brought innovative ideas to the operation. This has encouraged new processing methods, such as anaerobics. Despite his young age, Alex has accepted the responsibility to manage the farm and is filled with passion and a desire to face whatever the future may bring.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":116,"farmer":"Diego Calderón","country":"Costa Rica","region":"Dota","farm":"Don Cayito","area":"70 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,600 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Catuaí, Caturra, Geisha, Típica, SL28, Moka, Kenia ","processing_methods":"Washed, Honey, Natural, Anaerobic","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Diego is a third-generation coffee farmer. He started his career helping his father, Ricardo, on the family farm. After finishing school, he and his brother Michael began building a micro mill. While learning to operate the machines, Diego fell in love with coffee and all of its processes. Since then, he has created a business model to generate new opportunities for his community. Currently, the Calderon family operates one of the most well-known coffee shops in Costa Rica, called “Don Cayito,” in honor of their grandfather. Some of their high-quality coffees are sold throughout Europe and Asia.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":117,"farmer":"Michael Calderón","country":"Costa Rica","region":"Dota","farm":"Don Cayito","area":"70 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,600 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Catuaí, Caturra, Geisha, Típica, SL28, Moka, Kenia ","processing_methods":"Washed, Honey, Natural, Anaerobic","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Michael is the third generation of coffee farmers in his family. Since he was little, Michael would work in the coffee fields alongside his brother to help their father with his farm work. Today, Michael is vital to the family operation by maintaining their farms. He and his entire family are dedicated to the coffee business. They are fully self-sufficient, owning their own coffee farms, a micro-mill, a roasting facility, and a coffee shop. The Calderóns have continued to grow and expand their reach in the industry and are recognized at a national and international level for their exceptional quality coffee.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":118,"farmer":"Hector Bonilla","country":"Costa Rica","region":"Tarrazú","farm":"Don Mayo","area":"100 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,600 - 2,000 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Bourbon, Catuaí, Caturra, Geisha, Típica, Villa Sarchí","processing_methods":"Washed, Honey, Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Hector is the second generation in his family to farm coffee. Although his father grew coffee, he was the first in his family to step into the coffee industry and make a living from it. Later, he became a nurse and met his now wife, Doña Cecilia. Although nursing was his profession, Hector has always had a passion for coffee, and even sowed his first coffee plants while he was still in school. Now, alongside his son, Pablo, they’ve built a micro mill, which has won them many awards for their outstanding coffee quality.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":119,"farmer":"Horacio Solís","country":"Costa Rica","region":"Tarrazú","farm":"Don Oscar","area":"33 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,600 - 2,050 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Catuaí, Caturra, Geisha, Típica, Villa Sarchí, Villalobos","processing_methods":"Washed, Honey, Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Horacio, better known as \"Tacho”, is a third-generation coffee farmer. Both his father, Don Oscar, and his grandfather, Don Mayo, were coffee farmers before him. When Don Oscar became ill, he asked Horacio and his brother, Alejandro, to begin a new project: building a micro mill. They completed this project in 2009 and named it \"Don Oscar\" in honor of their father, who enjoyed his last four years with them achieving this dream. \"It was a beautiful experience and at the same time very tough. My father's death was the biggest blow that our family has experienced.\"","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":120,"farmer":"Sigifredo Borbon","country":"Costa Rica","region":"Chirripó","farm":"Los Nísperos","area":"8 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,400-1,600 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Caturra, Catuaí, Villa Sarchí","processing_methods":"Washed, Honey","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Sigifredo is the second generation in his family to grow coffee. Since he was young, he was surrounded by coffee; his dad owned a farm, and he worked alongside him. When he got older, his dad gave him and his brother a plot of land as an inheritance. Sigifredo started by planting blackberries and later tried raising cows to produce milk. However, neither of these gave the results he had hoped for, so he chose to plant coffee instead. His effort was not in vain, and his plants produced excellent results. He has since acquired several plots of land, expanding both his estate and his production. ","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":121,"farmer":"Calixto Barbosa","country":"Costa Rica","region":"Sabalito","farm":"Rancho Kendal","area":"1.8 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,700 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Obatá Amarillo","processing_methods":"Washed","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Calixto is a third-generation coffee farmer, with both his father and grandfather having been coffee growers before him. Unlike many other coffee farmers, he did not inherit any land from his father or grandfather, so he worked hard to save money and buy the plot he owns today. His sons, Kendal and David, along with his wife, help him with all tasks related to coffee farming. Kendal, who is only fourteen, is fully involved and plans to build a ranch on the farm in the future. He aims to become the mayor of Sabalito someday and also wants to pursue a managerial role at Coope Sabalito.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":122,"farmer":"Eliecer Sandi","country":"Costa Rica","region":"Sabalito","farm":null,"area":"2 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,300 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Obatá, Pacamara, Hiapar?, Geisha","processing_methods":"Washed","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Eliecer is the third generation of coffee farmers in his family. Since he was young, he was surrounded by coffee. His mom began planting coffee, although it was solely for avocation. Since then, they’ve recognized the value of making a profit from their hard work. “We now see the coffee business more seriously, taking care of the heritage that our grandparents left us.” During the harvest season, his entire family is involved in the process, from his kids to his wife, his sister, and her husband. Eliecer's farm is a source of work for his family, as well as for nearly 8 employees who help him harvest his coffee.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":123,"farmer":"Abdenago Abarca","country":"Costa Rica","region":"Sabalito","farm":"Guardería Finca Loli","area":"20 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,300 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":null,"processing_methods":null,"fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Abdenago, or “Don Loli”, is the first generation in his family to grow coffee, and has been in the industry for over fifty years. His farm provides jobs for the surrounding community, as well as for families in Panama. Together with other producers from the region, he is part of the network of coffee growers that make up Coope Sabalito. In carrying out his legacy, Don Loli's children are already beginning to be involved in their father's business.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":124,"farmer":"Betina Reis Texeira","country":"Brazil","region":"Campo das Vertentes","farm":"Fazenda Serra Negra","area":"241 Hectares","altitude_range":"900 - 1,100 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Catuaí, Catucaí, Mundo Novo, Catiguá, Bourbon, Topázio, Paraíso","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Betina is a second-generation coffee farmer. Her father, João Candido, purchased the farm in 1988 from previous owners who struggled with its upkeep. When Betina inherited the farm, she was a dentist, and having her husband Fabio’s industry knowledge and support was crucial to the farm’s success. They strived to continue her father’s legacy and managed Fazenda Serra Negra together. Unfortunately, Fabio passed away in 2008 after surgery. Their children, Gustavo, Bruno, and Lara, then took over managing the farm. “We are a family that has been operating in the coffee sector for more than six generations, so we have coffee in our DNA.”","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":125,"farmer":"João Marcos Botelho","country":"Brazil","region":"Campo das Vertentes","farm":"Fazenda Santa Elizabeth","area":"16 Hectares","altitude_range":"890 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Acaiá, Catucai, Topazio, Catuaí","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"João Marcos is a third-generation coffee farmer, having learned the coffee business from his grandfather and father before him. His family has French origins, but they settled in Brazil several years ago to join the coffee industry. For João, his farm was acquired in 2002 through a lot of hard work and perseverance. The coffee business has transformed his life, enabling him to purchase and develop his farm and allowing his children to attend university. His son, Renato, is now very involved in the family business as an agronomist. João is also certified as a 'Q-Grader', a certification that’s obtained through having high standards in coffee cupping. He has always wanted his efforts to be recognized worldwide through the sale of his high-quality coffee.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":126,"farmer":"Heloisa Monteiro","country":"Brazil","region":"Campo das Vertentes","farm":"Fazenda Mangue Da Helmosil","area":"15 Hectares","altitude_range":"950 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Acaiá 474/19, Catucaí 6/30, Catucaí 2SL and Red Catuaí","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Heloisa is a second-generation coffee farmer who grew up with her ten siblings on her parents’ land, surrounded by beautiful coffee fields. After marrying Sebastião, the couple worked together on a farm in Santo Antônio do Amparo, gaining valuable experience with the hope of cultivating their own land one day. When Heloisa eventually received land from her father, she encountered challenging times. The loss of both her parents and Sebastião’s struggle with a heart condition placed a heavy burden on her shoulders, forcing her to manage the farm and care for her husband. Sadly, Sebastião passed away in 2021. “My land is my treasure. I will continue to honor Tião’s memory, planting and harvesting with love and affection.”","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":127,"farmer":"Luiz Framarion Pereira","country":"Brazil","region":"Campo das Vertentes","farm":"Fazenda Taquaral","area":"200 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,000 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Catuai, Catucaí, Arara, Topázio, Rubi","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Luiz is the fourth generation in his family to grow coffee. Since he was a young boy, he had a passion for the countryside and agriculture, eventually leading him to study agronomic engineering. After graduating, he expanded his knowledge by working in the soybean fields in the western part of the country. He later returned to his hometown and purchased a farm not too far from his father's. Fazenda Taquaral, with only two families being owners throughout its existence, has been producing coffee for over 40 years.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":128,"farmer":"Marcelo Veneroso","country":"Brazil","region":"Campo das Vertentes","farm":"Fazenda Mumbuca","area":"126 Hectares","altitude_range":"970 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Acaiá, Yellow Bourbon, Yellow Catuaí, Red Catuaí, Yellow Catucaí, Mundo Novo, Topázio","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Marcelo is a first-generation coffee farmer in his family. In 2010, he purchased Fazenda Mumbuca, a farm with a rich history. It’s an important part of the community, employing good sustainability practices, promoting benefits to its employees, suppliers, and those in the surrounding area. Marcelo has been in the coffee industry for over 13 years and is a member of SanCoffee's impact committee, which plays a fundamental role in the community's development. \"Coffee has taught me to be patient, strategic, and persistent to get the best results.\"","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":129,"farmer":"Miguel Furtado","country":"Brazil","region":"Campo das Vertentes","farm":"Fazenda Bom Jardim","area":"168 Hectares","altitude_range":"900 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Yellow Catuaí, Catuaí, Mundo Novo","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Miguel is the first generation in his family to be a coffee producer. In 1998, he and his father purchased a farm where they initially focused on raising cattle as their main economic activity. However, they soon realized that coffee, which thrives in the region, would be a more promising focus. While Miguel works in coffee, his sister Flavia continues to manage the family's cattle, and his other sister, Isa, oversees the administrative aspects of their business. The Furtado family has made a significant impact on their community, supporting the towns of Oliveira, Santo Antonio, and Carmo Da Mata. They contribute by selling dishcloths and using the proceeds to create layettes for infants in families with limited financial resources.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":130,"farmer":"Mônica Borges de Souza","country":"Brazil","region":"Campo das Vertentes","farm":"Fazenda Vila Boa","area":"380 Hectares","altitude_range":"950 - 1,180 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Catucaí 785/15, 2SL, 24137, Catuaí 62, Bourbon Amarelo, Mundo Novo, Topázio, Catiguá, Sabiá, Bourbon Vermelho, Gueisha","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Mônica is the fourth generation in her family to grow coffee, and has been in the industry for 34 years. After studying psychology for a time, Mônica decided to leave her studies and dedicate her time to coffee. She gained her broad knowledge from her father, Mr. Nelson Borges. Through him, she developed a care and passion for working in the coffee fields. Little by little, Mônica gained enough experience to manage the farm by herself. She worked hard to expand their plantations, build infrastructure for post-harvest processing, and shift the farm's focus to producing specialty coffees. In 2011, she founded ICafé, an institute that offers art activities, providing hundreds of kids and families from the community with new life perspectives.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":131,"farmer":"Sebastião Claudio","country":"Brazil","region":"Campo das Vertentes","farm":"Fazenda São Sebastião","area":"75 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,050 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Icatu, Acaia, Topázio, Catuaí,","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Sebastião was the first in his family to grow coffee. He took the initiative to enter this incredible industry despite the high market risks. In 1998, after working in a private banking institution, he became a coffee farmer by purchasing his farm, São Sebastião. Today, he has over 25 years of experience in the industry and is excited about his journey ahead. \"We can influence the community through generating jobs and providing professional courses that add professional value and knowledge.\"","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":132,"farmer":"Ramiz Ribeiro Junqueira","country":"Brazil","region":"Campo das Vertentes","farm":"Fazenda Curral de Minas","area":"300 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,000 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Catucaí, Catuaí, Mundo Novo","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Ramiz is the second generation in his family to farm coffee. After losing his father at a young age, Ramiz helped his mother plant coffee in their fields. In 1988, he asked his mother for a piece of land to start his own business. He opened a store by the highway and began selling his dairy products under the name Curral de Minas. After a few years, Raiz’s mother divided her land among her children, giving Raiz the opportunity to start producing his own coffee. “Coffee is one of the activities through which I have managed to impact the lives of several people in my community.”","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":133,"farmer":"Homero Aguiar Paiva","country":"Brazil","region":"Campo das Vertentes","farm":"Fazenda Guariroba","area":"210 Hectares","altitude_range":"950 - 1,100 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Catucai, Topázio, Catiguá, Arará, Icatú, Catiguá, Catuai 99, Red Catuai, Paraíso, Mundo Novo","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Homero is the fifth generation in his family to grow coffee in the region. João Ferreira, the family’s patriarch, has been cultivating coffee there since the 19th century. His dedication inspired the next generation, including Homero. Although Homero is a civil engineer by profession, his passion lies in coffee production. He inherited part of the century-old farm from his uncle, and with his brother, he began cultivating his own plantation at Guariroba. Together with his family, he works to keep their tradition alive for future generations.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":134,"farmer":"João Newton Reis","country":"Brazil","region":"Campo das Vertentes","farm":"Fazenda Pinhal and Fazenda Santo Antônio","area":"502 Hectares","altitude_range":"930 - 1,075 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Catucai, Mundo Novo, Catiguá, Bourbon, Arara, Gueisha, Paraiso e Topázio","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"João is the fifth generation to run the family coffee farm. His children are already involved and are carrying his legacy into the sixth generation. His farm, Fazenda Pinhal, focuses on sustainability and has many social and environmental initiatives, including wildlife rehabilitation. 45% of the farm is a natural reserve, while coffee accounts for only 35%. The family has a wide range of varieties on their plantations and a long-standing tradition in their post-harvest processing, which ensures the production of high-quality coffee.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":135,"farmer":"Luiza Vilela Barreira","country":"Brazil","region":"Campo das Vertentes (Carmo da Mata)","farm":"Fazenda Boa Vista and Fazenda Santa Bárbara","area":"640 Hectares","altitude_range":"900 - 1040 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Catuaí, Acaiá, Yellow Catucaí, Obatã, Topázio, Mundo Novo, Icatú","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Luiza is the second generation to run the family’s coffee business. In 1944, Luiza’s father, Luiz Antônio Barreia, and his brother Olney purchased Fazenda Boa Vista and began producing coffee. They continued expanding their farm by acquiring different properties in the area. Luiza used to go with her father to the farms during vacations, and these trips began her journey into the coffee world. She studied medicine for a while but eventually returned to the family business. Since her father’s passing in 2021, she and her mother, Ana Cristina, have taken over the business and are dedicated to continuing Luiz’s legacy.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":136,"farmer":"Lazaro Ferreira","country":"Brazil","region":"Campo das Vertentes","farm":"Sítio Santa Elizabeth","area":"16 Hectares","altitude_range":"890 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Acaiá, Catucai, Topazio, Catuaí","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Lazaro, otherwise known as “Lazinho”, is the second generation in his family to farm coffee. He and his father, Antônio, have worked in the fields together for many years. In 1990, they purchased their first piece of land, where they raised dairy cattle. Five years later, Lazaro and his dad started growing coffee. After facing issues selling their seedlings, they were forced to plant them on their own land. The following years gave them a glimpse into the coffee world, and it eventually became a part of their family’s life. “Coffee has been a significant part of our lives. Today, coffee is our main activity. It has brought many benefits to my family and our community.” ","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":137,"farmer":"João Elio Vilela","country":"Brazil","region":"Campo das Vertentes","farm":"Fazenda Vista Alegre","area":"2.3 Hectares","altitude_range":"980 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Yellow Catuaí","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"João and his wife, Margarida, are both first-generation coffee farmers. They purchased their farm together in 2012, planting 8,000 yellow Catuaí plants in the first year and an additional couple of thousand in the next two years. Initially, João offered services to neighboring farms to support him and his wife. Now, they are fully able to depend on their coffee production for provision and are passionately dedicated to the industry. \"Coffee has allowed us to be independent and not rely on working for someone else. The income we receive from this crop has improved our quality of life and helped pay for our two daughters’ tuition.\" ","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":138,"farmer":"Carlos and Janice","country":"Brazil","region":"Campo das Vertentes","farm":"Fazenda Ouro Verde","area":"10 Hectares","altitude_range":"980 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Mundo Novo, Yellow Catuaí, and Arara ","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Carlos and Janice are first-generation coffee farmers. They began their farming journey in Carlos’ mother’s farm in Santo Antônio do Amparo as a newly married couple with their first child. In 1985, they moved to Campo Belo and, the following year, purchased their first farm in Candeias. From the beginning, they knew their farm’s purpose was to be planted with coffee. Driven by their passion for growth, they have continually honed their knowledge of coffee production. This dedication eventually led them to receive the award for best coffee in the Vertentes region in 2020. “It was through coffee that we built our heritage. We can help our neighbors and encourage them toward good practices.” ","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":139,"farmer":"Elisangela Fonseca","country":"Brazil","region":"Campo das Vertentes","farm":"Fazenda Batatal and Fazenda Mumbuca","area":"3.7 Hectares","altitude_range":"962 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Red and Yellow Catuaí","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Elisangela is the third generation of coffee farmers in her family. Her grandparents, José and Maria, paved the way for the family to pursue the industry. Elisangela’s father, the eldest of their eight children, decided to purchase land next to José’s as he got older.  After José passed, his land was left to his children, and Elisangela would help her father sweep the patios, fertilize the coffee trees, and harvest the plants. Eventually, the farm was passed down to her and her husband, Ivonir, and together they have steadily increased its production over the years.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":140,"farmer":"Tanare Cambraia","country":"Brazil","region":"Campo das Vertentes","farm":"Fazenda Córrego da Areia","area":"13 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,000 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Catuaí","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Tanare is the fourth generation in her family to grow coffee. She initially left home to study pharmacy, and after graduating, she worked in the pharmaceutical industry. Despite her studies, Tanare has always loved the countryside. She asked her parents for permission to plant her own field, and since then, she’s been learning what it’s like to work in the coffee industry. “Coffee in Candeias is very important for the region’s economy. For me, working in coffee is a chance to connect with my predecessors’ work; it encourages me to keep in contact with the countryside.”","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":141,"farmer":"Alessandro Aguilar","country":"Brazil","region":"Campo das Vertentes","farm":"Fazenda Morro Vermelho and Córrego das Pedras","area":"3.5 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,008 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Catuaí","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Alessandro is the second generation in his family to cultivate coffee. His father, the son and grandson of dairy farmers, purchased the Córrego das Pedras farm in 1974 with the plan to continue in the same industry. His mother, however, had always loved coffee and planted some trees on a separate plot from the dairy cattle. After working with sharecroppers who eventually purchased their own properties, his father did not wish to continue in the coffee industry. Nevertheless, once Alessandro grew up, he realized how profitable and enjoyable working in coffee was, so he invested in planting a small crop. He later left to study agriculture and, after graduating, planted fruits and vegetables on Córrego das Pedras and took a job as an agricultural technician. In 2017, his mother-in-law sold him a plot of land, reigniting his dream of coffee cultivation. Three years later, he planted another hectare of coffee on his father’s farm and purchased an additional property to increase coffee production.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":142,"farmer":"Amilton Lopes da Silva","country":"Brazil","region":"Campo das Vertentes","farm":"Fazenda Alagoas","area":"18 Hectares","altitude_range":"990 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Yellow and Red Catuaí","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Amilton is the third generation to manage the family farm. He started working at a coffee plant nursery when he was just fifteen. The nursery’s owner gifted him 1,000 seedlings as a reward for his hard work and dedication, marking the beginning of his journey growing coffee on his family’s farm. Today, he runs the farm with his wife, Anderleia, and his brother Adilson. “Coffee has meant the achievement of many dreams. Through coffee, we have been able to send our first daughter to study and become a dentist. Our town is also impacted by our production by providing jobs to the people around us.”","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":143,"farmer":"Guilherme Ribeiro Rezende","country":"Brazil","region":"Campo das Vertentes","farm":"Fazenda Contagem","area":"40 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,100 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Catuaí, Catucaí, and Arara","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Guilherme and his brothers are the third generation of their family to produce coffee. His grandfather left the farm to his sons as an inheritance, and later, Guilherme’s father bought his siblings’ shares, giving his own family full possession of the farm. Since he was a child, Guilherme would watch his father work in the business every day, and his interest in coffee steadily grew. \"I built my life through coffee. The coffee business has allowed me to build my house and start my family.\" He is now a part of ASCAFEC, a farmers’ association in the town of Camacho.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":144,"farmer":"Adelmo Marques","country":"Brazil","region":"Campo das Vertentes","farm":"Sítio Esperança","area":"6 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,120 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Arará, Mundo Novo, and Catucaí","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Adelmo is the first in his family to grow coffee. When he was little, he helped his parents work in the fields, sparking his passion for coffee at a young age. It was always his dream to own a piece of land and farm it, and the opportunity arose for him to buy some plots together with three other colleagues. He purchased his first six hectares of land with 5,000 coffee trees already planted. Now, after twenty-eight years in the industry, Adelmo continues to dedicate himself to coffee. “Coffee is everything in my life. Through coffee, my family and I have built everything we have.”","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":145,"farmer":"Valdeli Fernandes","country":"Brazil","region":"Campo das Vertentes","farm":"Sítio Cachoeira da Barreira","area":"5 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,080 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Catuaí, Catucaí and Mundo Novo","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Valdeli is the second generation in his family to farm coffee. The farm previously belonged to his parents before it was passed down to him and his sister. After inheriting his plot of land, Valdeli also bought his sister’s plot. In 2005, He began farming coffee with 2,000 red catuaí trees. Now, after seventeen years of being in the business, he’s still passionately involved. “Coffee has influenced me greatly. Coffee has allowed me to work on my property, giving me sustainability and income. Also, because of my production, I can provide work, which represents income for people of my community.”","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":146,"farmer":"Waldier Batista","country":"Brazil","region":"Campo das Vertentes","farm":"Fazenda Vassourão ","area":"13 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,150 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Red Catuai, Yellow Catucaí, and Mundo Novo","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Waldier is the second generation in his family to farm coffee. His father, Mr. Divino Martins Borges, bought the property in 1978. That same year, Divino and his family began growing coffee on the farm, and his sons, who still work together to this day, learned the industry alongside their father at a very young age. In 1995, Waldier started his first plantation with 1,000 plants. Since then, he has always sought to learn more and increase the farm’s production, always with quality in mind. He is now the president of the coffee growers association in his town, Borges. Coffee provides many jobs and income for the families of the community.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":147,"farmer":"Arlindo de Jesus","country":"Brazil","region":"Campo das Vertentes","farm":"Sítio Vista Alegre","area":"3 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,050 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Yellow Bourbon, Catiguá MG2","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Arlindo is the fourth generation in his family to farm coffee. In 2017, he purchased his own plot of land. Thanks to his dedication, training, and study, he now has a good understanding of the business and knows how to care for his coffee properly throughout the process. It is an exciting project for him, his dad, and his brother. After learning more about specialty coffees, they have all decided to dedicate this farm to producing high-quality varieties. “It is not that coffee has influenced our lives. Coffee is an effective part of our lives. It represents a pillar of support for our community and our city. Without coffee, the situation here would be very different from what it is today.” ","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":148,"farmer":"Jorge Luiz Coelho","country":"Brazil","region":"Campo das Vertentes","farm":"Sítio Coqueiral","area":"1.5 Hectares","altitude_range":"870 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Yellow Catucaí","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Jorge Luiz is the first in his family to grow coffee. In 2019, the opportunity arose for him to buy some land along with a couple of friends. From that moment, he dedicated himself to farming coffee. He has now been working in coffee for more than thirty years and has been providing services to other farmers. “Coffee has had a positive influence on my life and in my community. It plays a significant role in our town’s economy, being a source of employment and income for many people.”","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":149,"farmer":"Jose Arlindo da Silva","country":"Brazil","region":"Campo das Vertentes","farm":"Sítio Primavera","area":"1.5 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,080 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Yellow Catuaí","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Jose is a second-generation coffee farmer. He and his father first began in the world of coffee as sharecroppers. After 15 years, his father bought their first piece of land. Today, the farm belongs to Jose and his sister. With his share of the land, he has planted over 8,000 coffee trees and will be ready for production in 2025. His dream is to one day live solely off of his coffee, and now, with 33 years of experience, he is on track to achieve it. “Coffee has influenced my life greatly. It is a means to having a good quality of life and providing for my family.”","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":150,"farmer":"Anésio José Fernandes","country":"Brazil","region":"Campo das Vertentes","farm":"Sítio São João Batista","area":"2.8 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,090 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Catuaí, Catucaí and Mundo Novo","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Anésio is the second generation in his family to farm coffee. The story began in 1990, when his father-in-law purchased the property and established a house and corral for cattle and milk production. Later, Anésio also built his own home on the farm. His own journey with coffee started in Bahia, where he gained experience in the industry before returning to plant his first coffee field on his father-in-law’s land. Beginning with 3,000 Catuaí trees, he gradually introduced new varieties like Mundo Novo, expanding and diversifying the farm over the years. “Coffee has influenced my life greatly. Thanks to coffee, I have my car, a tractor, and many other things.“","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":151,"farmer":"Antônio Rogerio de Paula","country":"Brazil","region":"Campo das Vertentes","farm":"Fazenda José Bernardes","area":"24 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,120 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Catuaí 144, Mundo Novo Acaia, Catucaí 2SL, Icatu","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Antônio is the second generation of coffee growers in his family. His father was a pioneer of coffee farming in the Morro do Ferro region, planting the first coffee trees in 1950. He passed away in 2002, dividing the farm between his sons. Today, Antônio works alongside his two sons, Daniel and Lucas, seeking to produce high-quality, sustainable coffee. \"Year after year, we have invested in our farm and planted more and more coffee.\"","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":152,"farmer":"José Geraldo de Paula","country":"Brazil","region":"Campo das Vertentes","farm":"Fazenda Palmeira, Fazenda Capão do Cedro","area":"40 Hectares","altitude_range":"950 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Acaiá, Yellow Catucaí, Red and Yellow Catuaí","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"José is the second generation of producers in his family, followed by Ana Carolinna, his daughter. In 1963, his parents purchased the property. He, along with his brothers, worked in family agriculture and started a company. They operated in the dairy and coffee industry, establishing coffee plantations, and as their business prospered, they bought more surrounding land. After their father’s death, the brothers inherited the land. José continued working in coffee, gradually increasing their production. In 2021, Ana Carolinna left her city job and started working with her father. Today, both of them manage the operation together. “With Ana’s arrival, we planted the ‘Nova Era’ plot. This plot marks the milestone of a new story - a story of a young woman coffee grower.”","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":153,"farmer":"Rafael de Oliveira","country":"Brazil","region":"Campo das Vertentes","farm":"Sítio Braço da Cruz","area":"4 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,130 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Mundo Novo","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Rafael is a second-generation coffee farmer. He and his family received their property as an inheritance from his mother, Lúcia. There was nothing planted on the farm; however, his father, Vicente, decided to grow coffee. He and his kids expanded the plantation into what it is today. After Vicente’s passing, Rafael, his brother, and his mom took charge of the family’s heritage. “Coffee is everything to me. It is my mother and my source of income, allowing us to live and support our family. Despite the daily difficulties we face, we are very happy to be coffee producers.”","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":154,"farmer":"Sebastião Morais","country":"Brazil","region":"Campo das Vertentes","farm":"Sítio São Sebastião","area":"2 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,090 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Acaiá and Catuaí","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Sebastião is the first in his family to be dedicated to growing coffee. After many years of experience as a coffee sharecropper, he realized his dream was owning his own coffee farm. He was able to save and buy his property, and now, after 25 years, he and his family live solely off of his crop. “Coffee has contributed much to my life. Today, I have a healthy and happy family. I’ve been able to provide them a better structure, buy a car, increase my coffee growing area, and pay for my son Marco’s studies.” In the future, Sebastião aspires to expand their coffee area, pave the yard, and purchase machinery to facilitate management and further improve their coffee quality. ","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":155,"farmer":"Geraldo Magela Ferreira","country":"Brazil","region":"Campo das Vertentes","farm":"Sítio Lagoihna","area":"3 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,000 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Acaiá, Mundo Novo, Yellow Catuaí, Topazio, Rubi","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Geraldo is the first generation in his family to farm coffee. He started by planting coffee at his mother’s house and gradually began to cultivate his own area. “I think coffee is the best thing in our lives. I don’t know what the community would do without it.” He is constantly thinking of ways to expand his business and wants to invest in a storage facility to store agrochemicals. He is also involved in the producers’ association of LAGOINHA, continually seeking to increase his knowledge and innovate to make processes easier.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":156,"farmer":"Marcelo Alves Lima","country":"Brazil","region":"Campo das Vertentes","farm":"Sítio Lagoinha ","area":"2.4 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,080 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Red Catuaí and Yellow Catucaí","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Marcelo belongs to the third generation of coffee producers in his family. The farm was passed down from Marcelo’s grandfather to his father, and now, to him and his brothers. As a newly married young man, he began his journey as a sharecropper, leasing land to grow coffee. Later, Marcelo inherited land and bought his brother’s share to start growing his own plantation. “For farmers like us, with a small area to plant, coffee represents a good crop that will deliver good results, among our options.”","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":157,"farmer":"Rildo do Nascimento","country":"Brazil","region":"Campo das Vertentes","farm":"Sítio Cabeceira do Lambari","area":"3 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,000 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Acaiá, Catucaí 2SL, Mundo Novo","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Rildo is the first in his family to grow coffee, and has been in the industry for over 26 years. He began as a sharecropper with his uncle, and after 5 years, purchased his own land. Today, He, his wife, and his little boy take care of the farm as a family. “Coffee has improved our lives and strengthened our community. We are motivated to produce with quality and responsibility.”","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":158,"farmer":"José Reis de Rezende","country":"Brazil","region":"Campo das Vertentes","farm":"Sítio Capão Grande ","area":"2.6 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,050 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Catuaí/99, Catucaí 2sL, Topázio, Aranas, Arara, Paraíso, Catiguá","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"José is the first generation in his family to farm coffee. After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and retiring from his previous job in 2012, he decided to purchase Capão Grande. Since then, he has planted small quantities of coffee every year. Even though his partners have to take on the heavy workload due to the difficulties following his diagnosis, José continues to improve his mill’s structure to benefit not only his production but also his community. “Coffee has been very good for my life; I enjoy making good coffee! … I’ve been able to encourage my community in various ways, and that makes me happy. I feel very fulfilled working in this industry.”","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":159,"farmer":"Marcone Fernandes Lima","country":"Brazil","region":"Campo das Vertentes","farm":"Sítio Bitencourt ","area":"5 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,100 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Catucaí 2sl, catucaí 20/15, mundo novo, catuaí/99","processing_methods":"Natural, Pulped Natural","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Marcone is part of the third generation of coffee producers in his family. His grandfather started out raising cattle; it wasn’t until his father started managing the farm that coffee was introduced to their production. Marcone grew up helping him with the coffee seedling nursery, and from then on, he began to understand and appreciate coffee production. When he had his first opportunity to sow his own crop in 1999, he continued to plant more coffee whenever he had the chance, always seeking new knowledge to improve productivity and the quality of the drink. Both he and his five brothers are dedicated to working with coffee, and they have continued their father’s legacy by following in his footsteps. “My first experience with coffee was at my father’s nursery. Since then, I have been committed to having my own plantation. My family’s nursery helps facilitate coffee for small farmers at a lower cost. This has helped increase the number of coffee neighbors in our community.”","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":160,"farmer":"Kisiro Patrick","country":"Uganda","region":"Yilwanako","farm":"Matunda","area":"Less than an acre","altitude_range":"2,067 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"SL-14, Nyasaland","processing_methods":"Washed","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Kisiro comes from the Yilwanako–Mayiyi community on the northern slopes of Mount Elgon. He leads the effort in adopting innovative practices within his community and is a farmer in the Yilwanako Farmer Group, which has 93 registered organic farmers. In addition to coffee, Kisiro grows matoke (plantain), avocado, beans, and maize for both his family’s consumption and sale. He also raises animals, including chickens, a goat, and a cow, on his land. His entire family helps manage the farm during harvest time. He and his wife, Nakyima Beth, work hard to support their two daughters’ education, and they hope to send them to university in the future.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0},{"id":161,"farmer":"Darling Talavera","country":"Nicaragua","region":"Los Alpes, Jinotega","farm":"Finca El Manantial","area":"3 Hectares","altitude_range":"1,000 MASL","harvest_period":null,"common_varieties":"Caturra, Paca","processing_methods":"Washed","fermentation":null,"bag_size":null,"history":"Darling is a wife and mother based in Nicaragua, who started in the coffee industry back in 2012. As an agronomy student, she wanted to apply her knowledge and pursue her dream of becoming a coffee farmer by acquiring her own farm. Her father, Gustavo, provided her with the opportunity to get a loan and start building this dream of being a farmer. She began with a small piece of land consisting of various plantations. Over time and through much experience, she has managed to reduce it to only coffee being planted throughout the farm. Now, thanks to her father’s support, she can apply organic best practices to help the environment in the community, get better prices, and, as a result, a higher income.","farmerType":"Coffee","isArchived":0}]