In Central America, Women Coffee Producers Lead the Charge in Battling Climate Change

Four farmers in Central America tackle the realities of climate change head-on, challenging antiquated ideas about coffee and inspiring a wave of sustainable farming practices. 
by Malena Kruger | August 14, 2024

The Moral Complexities of Civet Coffee

Coffee collected from the droppings of civets is sought after by the rich and deplored by animal welfare advocates. Caught in the middle are the farmers who produce it.
by Fionn Pooler | August 7, 2024

Battling Drought: How Climate Change and Dry Conditions Threaten Coffee Production

What happens to coffee when it doesn't rain enough? In coffee-producing countries worldwide, drought conditions are drying up coffee cherries and threatening production.
by Bhavi Patel | July 3, 2024

The Transformative Value of Intercropping Coffee and Avocados at Fazenda Minamihara

Long believed to be detrimental to quality, how one farm showed intercropping coffee bushes with other plants can improve coffee and increase biodiversity.
by Nick Castellano | June 28, 2024

In Nicaragua, Women Coffee Pickers Balance Work, Children, and Life

If you drink specialty coffee, you're drinking something that was handpicked. Here's a peek into the lives of women coffee pickers in Nicaragua.
by Malena Kruger | June 12, 2024

What Does Experimental Processing Mean for Farmers?

Experimental coffee processing methods are becoming increasingly popular in the specialty coffee world. But what does it mean for farmers to engage with the potential—and risk—of these methods?
by Victoria Brown | May 22, 2024

In Colombia, Making Coffee Viable for Young Producers

The average age of coffee farmers in Colombia is 55. But there’s a thriving community of producers and changemakers making coffee viable and exciting for the next generation. 
by Nick Castellano | May 17, 2024

How Regenerative Agriculture Changed the Lives of Two Colombian Coffee Producers 

Across Colombia, producers are adapting and implementing new models for producing coffee—here's how two producers used regenerative agriculture to improve their farms.
by Nick Castellano | May 1, 2024

The Accidental Coffee Farmer

When respected coffee farmer Andres Magaña Ortiz was deported after living in Hawaii for 30 years, his daughter Victoria had no choice but to take over.
by Fionn Pooler | March 13, 2024

Let’s Hear it for the (Coffee) Critters

While often seen as the enemy, many insects and animals actively create healthy ecosystems where coffee can thrive.
by Fionn Pooler | January 31, 2024