The Town That Defended Its Coffee Without Weapons
Caicedo, Antioquia is the first officially non-violent municipality in Colombia. The story of how it earned that name begins with farmers standing in a road to protect a truckload of coffee. It is ...
The History of Coffee Farming in Colombia
For generations, farmers across Colombia have grown coffee in mountainous regions with rich soil, high elevation, steady rainfall, and ideal growing conditions. Over time, coffee became one of the ...
What Is Specialty Coffee? (And Why SCA Scores Matter for Colombia’s Future)
Specialty coffee scores 80+ on the SCA scale. Here’s why those numbers matter — and how higher-quality coffee is helping Colombian farmers leave coca behind.
How Coffee Helps Replace Coca Crops In Colombia
Premium Colombian coffee gives farmers access to legal markets, long-term crop value, and a product with global demand. When farmers can grow coffee profitably, they have a real reason to transitio...
Coffee vs Coca: Understanding the Difference
Both have roots in parts of Colombia. Both are grown by hardworking farmers in challenging rural regions. But what they represent economically, legally, and socially could not be more different.
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