Future-Proofing the Next Generation of Colombian Farmers

Run jointly by LDC, the Louis Dreyfus Foundation and local coffee cooperatives, this program aims to convey a passion for coffee to the next generation of growers, while disseminating good agricultural practices among the farming community as a whole.

To instill an appreciation for sustainable coffee production at a young age, training takes place in schools, while practical projects involving both students and coffee farmers encourages interaction and hands-on experience.

Key Numbers

188: students involved in remote classes in an ongoing Covid-19 context, while practical outdoor classes took place on coffee farms.

30: farmers who received technical assistance in 2021, including training on a variety of topics including labor and social responsibility, soil nutrition, water usage, traceability and commercialization, harvesting, quality analysis and carbon footprint reduction.

28.5%: despite a challenging 2021 due to drought and erratic rainfall, producers overall improved their income by 28.5% year on year.