Nicaragua

This organic and fairly traded Nicaraguan coffee is grown in the highlands of Matagalpa, a region long known for producing excellent coffee.  In 1997, La Central de Cooperativas Cafetales del Norte (CECOCAFEN) was formed consisting of 2,078 small-scale coffee farmers.  

Fair-trade revenues helped CECOCAFEN finance a solar processing plant, SOLCAFE, which is now the leading mill in the area. A quality control laboratory was installed in 2002.  The co-op has also contributed to the construction of a hydro-electric plant, funded improvements to roads to remote towns, as well as the construction of a school and 25 homes.  Additionally, $28,000 worth of school supplies were provided to children in rural primary schools and a literacy program has taught many members to read and write.  The co-op also built a community health center and has subsidized eye glasses and medical exams for many members and their families.

CECOCAFEN runs a farm diagnosis program which analyzes soils and helps farmers adjust their methods to environmental conditions. The co-op provides training for its members in organic and shade cultivation, terracing, soil conservation, and crop diversification.

Hundreds of women participate in CECOCAFEN's savings and loan program. Organized into independent groups, women use the funds to invest in activities that provide income diversification and food security.

About this certified coffee:   Each bag has a certified paper trail leading back to the CECOCAFEN co-op,  confirming that the coffee was grown organically and responsibly, and the workers receive fair compensation for their hard work.

View of Matagalpa countryside

Coffee drying platforms
 

Certified organic & fairly traded Nicaragua-1lb $10.50 Choose Bean Style Please ChooseWhole Bean Coarse Grind Drip Grind Fine Grind Espresso Grind

Your coffee is not roasted until we receive your order, guaranteeing
the freshest coffee possible is delivered to your door.

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