A Mexican Coffee Farmer Becomes a Champion for Her Community
The Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee farm that María Esther Saut Niño owns with her husband has become a model for area farmers.... Continue Reading
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March 28, 2022
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Our Work to Prevent Child Labor on Guatemalan Coffee Farms
For the Rainforest Alliance’s Claudia Medrano, preventing child labor in Guatemala’s coffee landscapes is personal... Continue Reading
Guía Ilustrativa del Manejo Integral de Hierbas en Cafetales
Integrated weed management, and the reduction or ideally elimination of herbicide use, is a cornerstone of Regenerative Agriculture, crucial for a good health of the soil and the farms. With these guides we aim to support coffee producers in Latin America who would like to improve the soil health of their farms, reduce production costs and have a resilient […]
Project Profile: Tackling Child Labor in Coffee Supply Chains in Vietnam
Vietnam’s fertile Central Highlands are ideal for growing coffee and production of the crop has soared over the last few decades. Although the growth of the industry has created thousands of jobs, many small-scale farmers struggle to make a living due to the overall low profitability of the sector. Child labor is also a widespread issue.... Continue Reading
Origin Issue Assessment: Kenya Coffee
As part of the JDE Common Grounds program, the Rainforest Alliance investigated the key risks present in Kenya’s coffee sector. Research shows that the following risks are present in Kenya’s coffee sector: integrated pest management, climate smart agriculture, and gender equality. Fluctuating precipitation and higher temperatures alter the flowering pattern of coffee berries, which in […]
Partnerships for Impact: Collaborating with JDE Peet’s to Improve Farmer Livelihoods
When addressing the complex challenges facing farmers, the Rainforest Alliance uses a context-specific approach for identifying and remediating critical supply chain risks. Through a collaborative partnership, like the Common Grounds program we developed with JDE Peet’s, we can help your company achieve its sustainability goals.... Continue Reading