San José - Colombia North 2005 Verified listing

History

Alexander is 27 years old. He started working with coffee crops with his father several years ago. He manages the farm, which was bought 10 years ago. He and his father started improving the farm conditions and today is a 100% coffee farm.

Environmental Care

100% of the farm area is in coffee, 50% of the crops are shade grown.

Coffee Processing Information

Fertilization: Chemical and Natural fertilizers 3 times per year Disease and Pest Control: Handy and biological control of the broca Harvesting: Main Crop - October to December. Fly Crop - April to June

Other Statistics:

Annual Production: 486 bags
Soil Type: Franco Arcilloso
Annual Precipitation: 1,700 millimters
Shade Grown Type: 50% Shade Grown
Water Source: Fresh Water. There is a natural source in the farm
No. Permanent Employees: 10
No. Temporary Employees: 30