We are excited to share some news from origin. The Coffee Trust is proud to be partnering with Asociación Chajulense in San Gaspar Chajul as they continue their mission to protect their coffee production against various threats that have been plaguing their crop.
Bill, our founder and executive director with Arcadio, the manager of Asociación Chajulense.
The Challenges
In the world of coffee production, there are countless challenges that farmers must face. Among them are fungi (such as “la roya,” or coffee rust), “la broca” (the notorious coffee bean boring beetle), a myriad of pathogens, and the ever-escalating challenges posed by our rapidly changing climate. These challenges have been pushing coffee plants beyond their normal life cycle and threatening the livelihoods of countless coffee farmers.
A Forward-Thinking Approach
To tackle these unpredictable occurrences head-on, Asociación Chajulense has adopted an innovative and forward-thinking approach. They hope to replace 20% of their coffee crop each year with younger, more resilient coffee plants. The younger coffee plants are better equipped to withstand the various challenges that coffee farming presents.
Over the course of the next five years, Asociación Chajulense aims to have 100% of their coffee production harvested from coffee plants no more than 5 years old. This strategy is not only about short-term resilience but also about securing the long-term sustainability of coffee farming in San Gaspar Chajul.
This Year's Achievements & Looking Ahead
Asociación Chajulense is taking giant strides towards their goal. The Coffee Trust is supporting Asociación Chajulense in planting a whopping 300 thousand new coffee plants. This project takes an aggressive position against the perils of climate change and reflects the commitment and dedication of Asociación Chajulense to the well-being of their community in San Gaspar Chajul.
The Coffee Trust is honored to be a part of this transformative initiative, and we invite you to join us in supporting Asociación Chajulense in their mission to protect and renew their coffee production.
