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Climate-Smart Farming in the Heart of Coffee Country
Climate-Smart Farming in the Heart of Coffee Country Every April, Earth Month gives us a chance to reflect on the incredible power of nature—and the role we all play
Coffee’s Role in Building Better Futures for Farmers
At this year’s Specialty Coffee Expo in Houston, I’ll be joining colleagues from Grounds for Health and Equal Origins for a conversation that I believe is both timely and
Global Events Are Creating Unprecedented Challenges for Coffee-Farming Communities
Coffee-farming communities around the world are no strangers to adversity. From fluctuating market prices to the intensifying impacts of climate change, the path to sustainability has never been easy.
Building Resilient Communities Through Our Theory of Change
At Food 4 Farmers, we believe meaningful change starts with a clear vision and purposeful action. That’s why we rely on our Theory of Change: a roadmap that guides
2024 Year-End Reflection
As we close out 2024, we at Food 4 Farmers are reflecting on a year filled with challenges, triumphs, and the collective determination of coffee-farming families across Latin America.
Certifiably Sustainable Development in Action
by Marcela Pino At Food 4 Farmers, we knew that to truly support coffee-farming communities, we needed to cultivate local leadership. That’s where the Community Promoter Certificate Program came
Three Generations, One Shared Journey For Change
On this International Coffee Day, we celebrate not only the coffee that fills our cups but the hands and hearts behind it. This year’s theme, “embracing collaboration for collective
2024 Mid-Year Review
The first half of 2024 has been a testament to the resilience and determination of Food 4 Farmers and our cooperative partners across Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Colombia. Despite
Beekeeping Beyond Borders
Luis Jimenez, the Co-op Manager at ACODIHUE in Guatemala, recently ventured to Burlington, Vermont for an immersive beekeeping experience that epitomizes Food 4 Farmers’ commitment to building capacity for
Facing the Thin Months: Coffee Farmers in Latin America Endure the Drought
As we approach the middle of the year, coffee-farming communities in Latin America brace themselves for the "thin months"—a period of seasonal hunger that strikes annually between harvests. This
A Sweet Solution for Economic Empowerment in Guatemala
In the lush coffeelands of Guatemala, the buzz of bees is becoming a sound of economic resilience and growth. Food 4 Farmers and our partners at the ACODIHUE coffee
Voices of Change: Women’s Evolving Roles in Coffee-Farming Communities
by Cody Gallagher Over the past several decades, the evolution of women's roles in coffee-farming communities has been profound. While their impact has always been significant, their responsibilities are