La Union Organic

La Union Organic

Often in the region, producers will occasionally have more than one coffee farm; often purchasing a few hectares here and there as it becomes available: Such as the case for Martin Santos Zurita. For this lot, coffee from his farm La Quebrada was used. Located at 1900 meters above sea level, some distance from Martin’s home, Martin is able to produce an amazing cup profile; due to the farm’s excellent climate and fertile soil. Segundo Marcos Quinde lives at 1850 meters above sea level at his farm in La Union with his family (pictured). Here, Martin uses 4 of 5 total hectares to produce coffee to provide for his family.

Like so many in this region, farm names are chosen in honour of trees or natural features on the farm that stand out among the wilderness. This is often the case in the region. Farm names will be symbolic, referring to characterizable trees or features that help distinguish the farm. Profit from coffee farming in the region is often small; however, families have created a living from for themselves and their families, relying almost solely upon coffee for income. Although other produce is grown, coffee cultivation is often the sole means of income, with all other fruits of labour reserved for personal consumption.