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Mario Santiz Lopez is a second-generation coffee farmer and the
owner of Finca Vista Hermosa, a small 2.5 hectare farm in the
Altos region of Chiapas. Before they grew coffee, Mario's parents
raised corn and beans, but those crops did not provide enough
income to sustain the family. Out of desperation, his father took
a job at one of the larger area farms. It was there that he learned
about coffee production and the potential earnings he could
achieve by growing coffee.
The Lopez family started growing coffee and things went well
until 2012 when their coffee farm was hit by leaf rust. The
disease decimated their farm. Production fell from 60 to just ten
bags of coffee per year. Fortunately, in 2014 the Lopez family
found support through the "Mas Cafe" project. The program
helped the Lopez's renovate and recover two hectares. Soon,
production increased to 120 bags per year, saving the Lopez
family's farm and livelihood.
The farming community in Altos is strong. Every year in August,
area producers in this region celebrate the 'Virgen de Juquila"
religious festivity. They have a big gathering where they invite
friends and family to drink Posh (a local beverage) and eat
Tamales. Each year after harvest there is a similar celebration
with the workers at the farm.
By:"Genuineorigin.com"
