El Progreso - Colombia North 2005 Verified listing

History

He is a traditional coffee grower, he acquired his vocation from his parents. Since he was quite young, he started working in the activities of the farm. Then, he studied “Practices for the Coffee Grower Entrepreneur” in the Manuel Mejia Vallejo Foundation.

Environmental Care

They make a good management of the wastes and residual water from the wet milling, the pulp is also used as organic fertilizer.

Coffee Processing Information

Fertilization: Three times per year according with the soil analysis Disease and Pest Control: Integrated Control of the broca. Re-Re Harvesting: Main Crop - October to December. Fly Crop - May to July

Other Statistics:

Annual Production: 86 bags
Soil Type: Franco Arcilloso with volcanic ashes
Annual Precipitation: 1,550 millimeters
Shade Grown Type: 30% Shade Grown
Water Source: Fresh Water
No. Permanent Employees: 2
No. Temporary Employees: 18