The Project

Farmer to Farmer’s coffee project is committed to developing markets for really good coffee, grown sustainably by farmers in Central America. By forging new relationships and marketing opportunities, these innovative farmers are able to improve their lives. They are proud to educate their children, support their communities and maintain the dignity of their ancestral traditions.

Farmer to Farmer pays at or above “fair trade” prices to contribute to the efforts of local people to build a diverse and sustainable economy.

Three Communities:

Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

This is great coffee, with rich flavor and aroma. This coffee receives high praise from our artisan-roasters, award-winning Roaster Direct.

Our Lake Atitlan Guatemalan coffee is grown by Mayan family farmers. Deep volcanic soil, warm days and cool nights provide ideal conditions for Mayan farmers to cultivate and harvest some of the world’s best Arabica coffee.

The processing cooperative in San Lucas Toliman was started by Father Greg Schafer in 1992 to help Mayan farmers receive a consistent, just price for their coffee. Fr. Greg has worked with the Mayan community of Lake Atitlan for over 40 years.

The cooperative closely monitors the quality of the beans to ensure the finest coffee. Today there are over 300 families selling their coffee to the cooperative. To learn more visit: www.sanlucasmission.com

Mt. Comayagua, Honduras

This year we’re proud to offer Organic Honduran Cloudforest coffee for the first time. This is a delicious, well-balanced blend, with excellent flavor in both Medium and French roasts.

Our Honduran Cloudforest organic coffee is grown adjacent to the Mt. Comayagua National Park. By farming organically, these farmers are actively participating in preserving this threatened cloudforest.

Andy Gaertner, our board president, spent three years in Honduras with the Peace Corp working with these farmers. He’s excited to be renewing friendships there. These farmers have been struggling for years to get a fair price for their coffee. Farmer to Farmer is happy to be able to offer them a far higher price as well as access to North American markets.

Our direct relationship is the best way to ensure the farmers get the price they deserve for their coffee while they continue to preserve the cloudforest of Mt. Comayagua.

Huehuetenango Organic from Guatemala

Coming soon! Watch for news on the home page.

The Earth

While ethical trading practices and great taste are both important as you choose a cup of coffee, many people are also concerned about the impact of their purchase on the environment.

Farmer to Farmer coffee is shade-grown. The coffee plants grow beneath the forest canopy, and farmers plant more trees as they expand production. Because the farmers are creating natural and healthy growing conditions for the coffee plants, the need for pesticides and herbicides is reduced or eliminated.

Vision

Twenty years ago, a rural west-central Wisconsin community came together with a passion for peace and justice. Our search for cultural understanding led us to rich and lasting friendships. Our work is based on the belief that the backbone of an equitable society lies in healthy and sustainable rural communities, and that all people have the right to live free of poverty and oppression.

Where to Buy Our Coffee

Click here for online and mail-in ordering. Farmer to Farmer coffee is also available at the following retail locations.

Accola Gallery, 502 2nd Ave. E. Durand, WI 54736

A to Z Farm, N2956 Anker Ln, Stockholm, WI 54769

Bean Factory, 1518 Randolph Ave. St. Paul, MN 55105

Bolen Vale Cheese, E977 State Road 64, Connorsville, WI 54734

Cedarbrook Church, Menomonie, WI 54751

Shops off Broadway, Menomonie, WI 54751

Cook County Whole Foods, 20 E 1st St., Grand Marais, MN 55604

D.J. Restaurante Juda, 740 Main St., Baldwin, WI 55002

Dunn County Pottery, E4606 Ct Rd C, Downsville, WI 54735

First Congregational Church, 420 Wilson, Menomonie, WI 54751

United Church of Christ, 420 Wilson, Menomonie, WI 54751

Kinni Coffee, 122 S.Main St, River Falls, WI 54022

Kruses Country Market, 154 Pembroke, Wabasha, MN 55981

Fine Acres Market, 102 S Washington, St Croix Falls, WI 54024

Just Local Foods, 772 1st Ave., Eau Claire, WI 54703

Menomonie Market, 521 2nd St., Menomonie, WI 54751

Mississippi Market, 1810 Randolph St. St. Paul, MN 55105

Mississippi Market, 622 Selby Ave., St. Paul, MN 55104

North Central College Students in Free Enterprise, 30 N Brainard, Naperville, Ill
60540

River Market, 221 N. Main St., Stillwater, MN 55082

TMS Tire & Auto, 980 Main St.,Baldwin, WI 55002

Westwind Supper Club, 709 N.Main St, River Falls, WI 55022

Whole Earth Coop, 126 S. Main St, River Falls, WI 55022