Farmer Profile
Country
Peru
Region:
Cajamarca
Village:
Bajo Ihuamaca (San Ignacio)
Age:
42
Civil Status:
Widowed
Family
Son, Nolberto. Son, Juan Carlos. Son, Emerson.
Education:
Completed middle school
Favorite Food:
Ceviche
Interests:
Women's rights and her childrens' education
Years Producing Coffee:
30
Farm Size:
8.65 acres (3.5 hectares)
Farm Elevation:
5,085 feet (1,550 meters)
Coffee Challenges:
Low prices, erratic weather and lack of labor
Community Challenges:
Extreme poverty, no access to healthcare, childhood malnutrition
Memorable Quote:
“What I am most proud of? My kids. They're young people who think that they can overcome the circumstances of their lives and do things that I wasn't able to do.”
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