Meet Elsy Pineda

(she's our sixth partner-farmer)

We'd like to partner you with Elsy. From La Laguna, Honduras. Elsy has overcome many personal and professional challenges in her life. But, together with her daughters, things are looking up and Elsy is excited to join the Farmers First Coffee family.

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Farmer Profile

Country

Honduras

Region:

La Paz

Village:

La Laguna

Municipality:

San José

Age:

Civil Status:

Single

Family:

She has four children, ages 20, 21, 23 and 25.

Education:

High school graduate

Favorite Food:

Sopa de Mondongo

Interests:

Elsy takes numerous professional courses in order to continue her education.

Years Producing Coffee:

Farm Size:

5.17 acres (2.09 hectares)

Farm Elevation:

4,757 feet (1,450 meters)

Coffee Challenges:

Labor shortages, Roya, Low prices, Erratic Weather

Community Challenges:

Lack of employment

Transparency Scorecard Pending 2019 Bonus Payment

Memorable Quote:

"Our youth need to learn to work. That's how we do things here. Everyone is on the farm. That's our job, as a family. And that's where you'll find us if you visit during the harvest."

Elsy would love for you to drink her coffee.

Want to try some?

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