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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
Groundbreakers: Unveiling the Historic Impact of Women in Coffee Farming
by Cody Gallagher Women have long been the backbone of coffee-producing communities, their contributions spanning every aspect of the coffee chain, from cultivation to household management. Despite their pivotal
More Than Links in the Supply Chain: Why Laura Peterson Supports Food 4 Farmers
by Laura Peterson, Food 4 Farmers Board Member For years when I worked in the coffee industry, I had a small piece of paper pinned to the corkboard above
The future of coffee needs women – and you!
by Cody Gallagher In coffee-farming communities worldwide, women continue to play an increasingly critical role. With many men seeking
Steady Growth, Deep Impact: Reflecting on Food 4 Farmers’ Progress in 2023
by Marcela Pino 2023 stood as a pivotal year for Food 4 Farmers, marking moments of both ambitious strides and reflective pauses. We’re proud to say that our year’s
Gratitude for Coffee Growers
by Jessie Price Before my feet hit the floor each morning, my coffee brews itself, thanks to an auto timer. I’m vertical less than 42 seconds before I smell
Exciting News from our Partner COMEPCAFE!
by Marcela Pino On October 13, our program partners at the COMEPCAFE coffee cooperative, located in Cauca, Colombia, celebrated their first Feria de Semillas y Sabores, a monthly organic
Who Is Today’s Coffee Farmer?
by Marcela Pino As September winds down, we gear up to celebrate International Coffee Day on October 1st. International Coffee Day was started in 2014 by the International Coffee
Thank You, Bill Mares!
Thank You, Bill Mares! After 12 years of extraordinary service, one of the pillars of Food 4 Farmers is retiring from the Board of Directors. Bill Mares joined the
Creating Opportunity. Empowering Women.
Creating Opportunity. Empowering Women. by Marcela Pino Being a single mom, Enoemia Mazariegos has had a difficult time getting ahead in life and providing for her two children. “Being
Fighting the Thin Months in Coffee Farming Communities
Fighting the Thin Months in Coffee Farming Communities by Marcela Pino and Rick Peyser For many rural households in Latin America that depend on the income from coffee production
Reflections on the Effects of Emigration on Rural Guatemalan Coffee Farming Communities
Reflections on the Effects of Emigration on Rural Guatemalan Coffee Farming Communities by Marcela Pino Earlier this year, our Development Director Jenn Staunton and I visited two of the