What’s It Like to Work on a Rainforest Alliance Certified Coffee Farm? Six Migrant Workers Share Their Stories
Migrant workers from Guatemala talk about working on certified farms in Chiapas, Mexico. ... Continue Reading
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September 22, 2023
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An Indigenous Community Finds a New Home—and Restores a Landscape
Once violently displaced, an Indigenous community in Chiapas, Mexico now flourishes.... Continue Reading
2022 Annual Report: We’re all in.
Dive into our 2022 Annual Report—and discover the extraordinary people and places at the heart of our global mission. We’re all in. Are you?
It’s Time to Ban Paraquat, Farming’s Deadly Weedkiller
The vibrant food we eat is all thanks to farmworkers and the land. And yet, conventional agriculture—with its dependence on toxic chemicals—often comes at the expense of both. That’s why the Rainforest Alliance is campaigning to ban paraquat, one of the world’s most dangerous weedkillers. ... Continue Reading
An Entrepreneur Championing Women Cocoa Farmers in Côte d’Ivoire
Meet Kpomin Minrienne Kole Edi, a successful farmer and entrepreneur who has spent her life breaking barriers—from helping other women farmers in her community to advocating for global policy reform. This is her story.... Continue Reading
Strengthening Worker Rights and Well-Being in Agriculture
Through certification, landscape and community programs, tailored supply chain services, and advocacy, we are helping to protect and promote the rights of farmworkers around the world.... Continue Reading