Farmer Profile
Country
Honduras
Region:
La Paz
Village:
Santa Elena
Exact Farm Location:
Aguanqueterique
Age:
37
Civil Status:
Married
Family:
Antonia, his wife and their 3 boys ages 14, 9, and 6. The oldest, Ronmel, plans to attend an agricultural college in Catacamas, Olancho (Honduras)
Education:
Elementary school
Favorite Food:
Steak with pico de gallo
Interests:
Coffee, church, and other farming endeavors such as his avocados.
Years Producing Coffee:
15
Farm Size:
2.58 acres (1 hectare)
Farm Elevation:
5,267 feet (1,715 meters)
Coffee Challenges:
CLIMATE CHANGE, COFFEE LEAF RUST (ROYA)
Community Challenges:
LACK OF ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTHCARE
POVERTY
Memorable Quote:
“The way we were being paid before...we were just 'treading water.' Instead of moving forward we were moving backwards. But not anymore.”
Simeon would love for you to drink his coffee.
Want to try some?
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