Sentences with phrase «coffee farmers as»

The conservation of such insectivores is also beneficial for the coffee farmers as they contribute to insect pest control.»

Generate resources, financial or otherwise, for indigenous coffee farmers as a result of selling verified emissions reductions on the voluntary carbon market, and by selling Climate - friendly branded coffee.

Not exact matches

When you buy a pound of gourmet coffee for $ 8 or $ 9, as little as 40 cents of that maygo to the farmers who grew it.

Much is siphoned off by middlemen in the export country, known to Latin American farmers as «coyotes,» who offer the lowest possibleprice - leaving some 20 million coffee farmers trapped in poverty.

As a continuation of its ethical sourcing commitment, Starbucks will launch a pilot program with select coffee farmers in Costa Rica, Colombia and Rwanda to develop next - level data technology to log and share real - time information along the journey of coffee beans with the aim of driving positive impact to smallholder farmers within its supply chain.

As part of Starbucks open - source approach to fortifying the coffee industry, new varietals and growing techniques aren't kept in a company vault; they're shared freely with researchers and farmers around the world.

A coffee farmer in Mexico is undeniably what the economic majority would define as poor.

Challenges such as the coffee berry borer, labeling, and marketing still persist, but today's Kona coffee farmers meet those challenges with the same independence and toughness of their predecessors.

In 2002 our program was launched as «UTZ kapeh» (pronounced o͞otz kahpāy) by a Belgian - Guatemalan coffee farmer and a Dutch coffee roaster, meaning «good coffee» in the Guatemalan Mayan language of Quiché.

As coffee prices fall, such as during the coffee crisis in the 1990s, some farmers simply abandoned their lanAs coffee prices fall, such as during the coffee crisis in the 1990s, some farmers simply abandoned their lanas during the coffee crisis in the 1990s, some farmers simply abandoned their land.

I suppose anybody could come along and offer higher prices at the farm gate, but look who is specifically singled out * as the entity who is trying to get farmers to break their contracts with their co-ops: corporate coffee.

This situation is beginning to worsen, as production costs for coffee farmers around the world are rising due to the skyrocking costs of petroleum - based fertilizers, and the global credit crunch.

A Wall Street journal article quoted officials from both Nestlé and Kraft as saying that they believe increasing consumer demand for coffee is the best way to help farmers, rather than paying above - market prices for their beans.

The International Coffee Organization (ICO)- the largest international lobby for the coffee industry - lists climate change as one of the most important factors adversely affecting small coffee faCoffee Organization (ICO)- the largest international lobby for the coffee industry - lists climate change as one of the most important factors adversely affecting small coffee facoffee industry - lists climate change as one of the most important factors adversely affecting small coffee facoffee farmers.

As for one, there are good examples of coffee companies who are pushing farmers towards Rainforest Alliance certification.

What we as coffee consumers tend to forget is that many coffee farmers have limited literacy and keep very minimal records.

Many farms have opened their doors to visitors as farmers themselves are often eager to meet people who want to learn about coffee.

Although, as the report points out, just the act of producing coffee in a sustainable manner has positive impacts in growing communities, without the added benefits of enhanced income and / or access to markets, there is less incentive for farmers to utilize these methods.

And while Kraft deserves some credit, as none of the other Big Coffee companies is making this type of effort, real environmental preservation and fair prices for farmers is far, far better served by purchasing sustainable coffees from small companies and roasters with relationships with their suppliers, especially those that provide information on the specific farms where their beans are sourced.

We offer both a local favorite, Thrive Farmers, which is sustainably sourced, as well as our value brand of rich, high quality coffee — Highland Estates, roasted in Atlanta.

The SAN promotes agroforestry and shade - canopy coverage for shade - tolerant crops (particularly coffee and cocoa) as a way to conserve biodiversity while helping farmers produce a high - quality crop.

I am currently working with small scale farmers in the Ecuadorian highlands and we have recently become interested in the idea of growing shade - grown coffee as a way of sustaining the local growers and preserving some of the native forests in the region.

Although I have found a lot of background information regarding shade - grown coffee, as well as more specific information mainly to do with biodiversity indices and legislation and the requirements of the shade providing canopy I have been having a lot of trouble finding practical resources for farmers.

I'm sure if Smucker had upped the ante, they'd brag about it, because their 2013 Corporate Responsibility Report touted this relationship... by highlighting the work TechnoServe had done with 170,000 coffee farmers, making it sound as if Smucker should receive lots of credit.

Coffee is often intercropped with food crops, such as corn, beans, or rice during the first few years of cultivation as farmers become familiar with its requirements.

You will note that the definition of sustainable coffee that I highlight at the top of the page includes the quality of life for farmers as a component.

As I noted in the previous post, the investment in technical assistance to farmers builds on the commitment to purchase increasing amounts of certified coffee, primarily from farms certified by Rainforest Alliance.

I think this is actually a great approach — coffee growing conditions are different in many regions (perhaps not in every country) and a customized standard might be good from a conservation viewpoint as well as a practical matter for farmers.

To address new challenges such as coffee rust, farmers require some flexibility in farm management options.

First, he defines sustainable coffee as being profitable to the farmer, enough to enable him to invest, not just subsist; and not damaging to the ecosystem, so the land is preserved for generations.

We take a «root cause, root solution» approach, working directly with coffee farmers to assist and train them in sustainable production techniques and good agronomy practices, as well as in making the best use of their land for future generations.

Quality delivers higher prices for coffee producers and higher value for coffee drinkers; it therefore supports the growth of the specialty market as well as farmer livelihoods.

We believe that farm profitability must be addressed head - on as the top priority in order for farmers — the stewards of coffee productivity and quality — to continue farming, and for the entire industry to thrive.

We take a «root cause, root solution» approach, working directly with coffee farmers to assist and train them in sustainable production techniques and good agronomy practices, as well as in making the best uses of their land for future generations.

In the coffee fields of Vietnam, everyday objects that are often thrown away are getting a new lease of life, as tools to help farmers save water by scheduling irrigation more effectively.

beans direct from the independent farmers showcasing their excellence as the original fine fancy roasted Pure Kona Coffee.

«We see coffee as a great way to tell the story about Pasture Promise free range milk as coffee shops have an opportunity to explain how they support farmers and growers through the ethical sourcing of both coffee and milk,» says Carol Lever, Director at the Free Range Dairy Network.

Our small coffee roastery with focus on sourcing the highest quality, most unique & freshest coffee available for the season.We are buying as directly as possible from what we believe are the best coffee farmers around the world.

Founded in 2010 by a farmer's co-operative in the San Joaquin Valley and headed by beverage visionary Greg Steltenpohl, Califia Farms is one of the fastest - growing natural beverage companies in the U.S., as well as the leading brand in the natural products coffee drinks category.

There are other reasons to boycott Nestlé, such as concern over its exploitation of water resources (see Council of Canadians boycott call), treatment of dairy and coffee farmers, accusations of child slavery and labour in its cocoa supply chain and other issues (see report to the UN Global Compact office, 2009).

Many ex-slaves settled as small farmers in the mountains or on marginal lands in the plains away from the plantations, and the economy slowly diversified from sugar to a broader range of exports including wood, coffee and bananas.

While speaking to people living in rural areas, she discovered that the government had induced farmers to switch from growing crops for themselves to producing cash crops, such as coffee and tea, for exporting.

The Kona Coffee Farmers Association has recognized two of Kona's fine restaurants, the Keei Cafe and Mi's Italian Bistro, for offering 100 % Kona Coffee as a menu item.

Today coffee is grown by many 5th generation descendants of these hard working farmers as well as by larger corporations, and a number of recent entrepreneurs who have given up city life to farm the land.

As part of their community based tourism, there are many cooperatives of coffee growers, fishers, organic farmers, natural dyers, etc..

The small towns of Bellavista and Santa Rosa were established in the humid highlands, where farmers raised cattle and planted crops such as avocados, coffee, sugarcane, bananas, oranges, and lemons.

Updated, 6:17 p.m. As Cleveland tries to find a path to normalcy after hosting the Republican National Convention, as the city's urban farmers prepare to benefit from a convention - boosted bonanza of composted coffee grounds * (there's an up side to everything), it's worth taking a closer look at a few details in how the party handled global warming in its platform and rhetoriAs Cleveland tries to find a path to normalcy after hosting the Republican National Convention, as the city's urban farmers prepare to benefit from a convention - boosted bonanza of composted coffee grounds * (there's an up side to everything), it's worth taking a closer look at a few details in how the party handled global warming in its platform and rhetorias the city's urban farmers prepare to benefit from a convention - boosted bonanza of composted coffee grounds * (there's an up side to everything), it's worth taking a closer look at a few details in how the party handled global warming in its platform and rhetoric.

Many of these types even present themselves to the outside world as «Coffee Marketing Co-ops,» or worse, farmer co-ops, some even maintain popular coffee certifications, but all of them are badCoffee Marketing Co-ops,» or worse, farmer co-ops, some even maintain popular coffee certifications, but all of them are badcoffee certifications, but all of them are bad news.

For a commodity, such as coffee, the process of selecting the beans has a massive impact on both the environment and the farmers, which is why their coffee is Rainforest Alliance Certified ™.

Through this work with farmers, important discoveries have been made, such as better quality coffee resulting from improved soil health, and using fewer chemical fertilizers and pesticides.