Colombia - Finca Santa Maria - Washed

Finca Santa Maria is one of nine farms within Hacienda Cafetera La Pradera, a family-owned estate in Aratoca, Santander. La Pradera has built its reputation on producing coffee with a strong commitment to environmental stewardship, innovation, and community impact. Within this larger vision, Finca Santa Maria stands out as a project entirely run by women, bringing together 22 producers who are all heads of household. These women share every responsibility on the farm, from planting and tending the trees to pruning, harvesting, and processing the coffee. Their collective leadership is not only a source of livelihood but a symbol of resilience and empowerment in the Santander coffee region. Through their work, they contribute directly to La Pradera’s mission of strengthening the local coffee cluster while promoting social equity and opportunities for women in coffee production. Finca Santa Maria holds the Con Manos de Mujer certification, a seal that verifies the coffee’s origin as the p