La Floresta - Colombia South 2006 Verified listing

History

I am a 48 years old coffee grower. I was born in the municipality of Villa Gomez in the department of Cundinamarca, and I moved to the department of Huila with my family when I was 10. When I grew up, with my brother decided to buy a small farm entirely unproductive. After several years of hard work, and with a loan from the bank, I could by my brother's part of the farm and I planted the first coffee lot. Now my farm is a prosper business with all the support from my wife and 3 sons. I am currently an active member of the Associative Group San Isidro.

Environmental Care

The farm is managed under the criteria of sustainability, and preservation of the environment. His farm is now an example for others in the region for the protection of the native forests and wildlife. As a consequence, the National Center for Coffee Research in Colombia (CENICAFE) has done different researchs in his farm related with birds and native trees.

Coffee Processing Information

All the process is done in the traditional way, the picking is done twice a day and all the depulping is done in the afternoon. The drying process is done by sun exposure in the patio.

Other Statistics:

Soil Type: Franco Arcilloso
Annual Precipitation: 1500 - 2000 millimeters
Shade Grown Type: Semishade
Water Source: Natural Source
No. Permanent Employees: 10
No. Temporary Employees: 25 - 36