Children Set Up a Coffee Plantation on Bello's Slopes and Dream of Exporting It
The Patiño family's farm is like any other coffee plot: the large house sits atop a mountain, offering incredible views, coffee plantations dominate the landscape, the buzzing of bumblebees accompanies the day, the drying area is right next to the house, and even a black dog seeks warmth from the morning sun that already makes one sweat.
TL;DR
- The Coffee Conciencia project in Bello's Nueva Jerusalén neighborhood teaches young people about coffee cultivation and life values.
- The initiative is a collaboration between Fundación Conciencia, led by Cristian Guzmán, and the Patiño family's coffee farm.
- Seven selected children and young people learn all aspects of coffee production, from planting to commercialization.
- The project emphasizes values, teamwork, and healthy competition, aiming to create productive citizens and leaders.
- Participants are learning about coffee, including how to properly taste it, and are encouraged to share their knowledge.
- Walter Patiño, a third-generation coffee farmer and winner of awards for his Bello Café brand, is sharing his expertise.
- The project also involves learning about barismo and innovative uses for coffee byproducts through partnerships with companies like D'Lito Café and AVE.
- The Coffee Conciencia brand has already garnered interest from potential exporters in the United States, Belgium, and Italy.
- The initiative seeks to showcase the social process behind the coffee and provide opportunities for the youth of Nueva Jerusalén.