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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
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