Caracol - Colombia North 2007 Verified listing

History

I come from the Village Charguayaco, I still live in my fathers farm which is one of the oldest farms in the area. My father helped me when I began my first coffee lot. I got married 29 years ago with Maria Mercedes, and we have 4 daughters: Cielo, Edilma, Stella and Liliana. I am a member of the Associative Group COOMAGRO. We Rainforest Alliance Certified producers.

Environmental Care

Following the policies from Rainforest Alliance, I have adapted and improved the gravers for the processing of the pulp. I also have a tank for the treatment of the residual waters from the wet milling process and a septic tank for the served waters.

Coffee Processing Information

The wet milling is done in the farm with a septic tank for the wastes, all the coffee is washed using clean and fresh water and the drying process is done by sun exposure in patios.

Other Statistics:

Soil Type: Franco Arcilloso
Annual Precipitation: 1,750 millimeters
Shade Grown Type: Semi-shade
Water Source: Natural Source
No. Permanent Employees: 3
No. Temporary Employees: 12