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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.