The new SAN Standards: Improved Livelihoods and Human Well-being

When the Rainforest Alliance (RA) teamed up with the Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN) to create a certification system they created an integral approach to sustainable agricultural production. However, this is not a done task since both the RA and SAN maintain a constant monitoring and improvement process open. This year they updated the ten SAN…

The new SAN Standards: Effective Planning and Management System

When the Rainforest Alliance (RA) teamed up with the Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN) to create a certification system they created an integral approach to sustainable agricultural production. However, this is not a done task since both the RA and SAN maintain a constant monitoring and improvement process open. This year they updated the ten SAN…

Taking coffee relationships a step further

Or how to build better relationships with your buyers!   A couple of years ago we got in touch with a coffee distributor in England, a team of young guys that loved coffee as much as we did. Not only did they love coffee but they also have a serious commitment to creating relationships with…

Why it made sense to certify our coffee farm

When this piece of land first came into our family certificates didn’t even exist. Coffee farming was mostly a low technology industry with little added value coming from the farm. As the times changed so did the way our family operates our coffee farm, what was once my grandfather’s vision became the responsibility of his…