I recently purchased green coffee from Guatemala produced entirely by female farmers. Here’s some information about the La Morena microlot. I’ll be sample roasting this week for both a new blend and to see whether La Morena works as a single origin offering. I’ll let you know the results of these experiments soon. The following information comes from my green coffee supplier:
In Guatemala, gender equality remains a challenge, and coffee has long been a male-dominated industry. These factors have made it incredibly difficult for women to compete and thrive in the coffee world. That's why we’re thrilled to offer La Morena as a platform to showcase the work of women farmers across Guatemala.
The La Morena microlot was produced by eleven female farmers from Huehuetenango. The Volcafe Way program - our parent company’s farm support program – was instrumental in helping these producers deliver this high quality coffee. Since they started working with the Volcafe Way they have increased the quality of their coffee, yields, and as a consequence, started earning more. In teaching these producers best practices, their farms are turning out excellent coffee and becoming viable businesses.
We salute the La Moreno farmers for their passion and commitment!
Yuris Yojana Villatoro - Herrera El Rio
Ana Francisca De Villatoro - Las Rosas
Maria Lucinda Lopez Domingo - La Bendicion
Imelda Castillo Villatoro - El Zacatonal
Sandra Mariela Villatoro San Jose - Las Orquideas
Sara Elizabeth Lopez Castillo - El Crucero
Julieta Aleida Herrera Laparra De Castillo - Violeta
Norma Elizabeth Hernandez Lopez Ojo de Agua
Maria Teresa Alvarado Villatoro - Txotx El Melaj
Dora Marina Vasquez Ambrocio - Toj X-boch
Ermita Esteban Diaz - Toj X-mayel