Producers and the Environment

Our producers are our environmental role models. Their intimate connection with the land they work results in a deep understanding of the health of our planet and the true cost of business as usual.

Supporting them with tools to continue nurturing their environment and livelihood is at the forefront of our environmental consciousness.

Premiums paid for organic coffees help pay for organic certification and deployment of agronomists—fluent in organic farming practices—into the areas.

Colombia

Fruandes Ltda.

In 2007, Fruandes, our processor of Frutos de los Andes, and Panela de los Andes, acquired organic certification for their processing plant. Organic certification will allow them to assist producers in obtaining organic certification.

Organic Certification Papers

Traceability to Origin Project

In 2005, Level Ground Trading and agronomist Juan Valez began to work closely with 25 small-scale coffee farming families who grow Café San Miguel. Among other things, this project seeks to offer technical assistance in organic farming methods.

Jaime Vargas—Producer and Innovator

When we think of sustainable, we think of Jaime Vargas—a dedicated organic farmer who is determined to close all the loops on his farm. His latest addition is a bio-digestor that converts his compost and manure into usable cooking fuel.

Read more about Jaime's bio-digestor.

Peru

Organic Certification: USDA & OCIA

Technical Assistance

CAC Pangoa cooperative helps members improve the quality and productivity of their coffee. Emphasis is placed on sustainable organic production, so that future generations can continue farming in an environment protected from pollution and destruction