EL SALVADOR - PICACHO RFA

The Holman family has been producing coffee in Apaneca-Ilamatepec for over 120 years. They expanded on their initial property, Finca Santa Isabel, by purchasing Finca San Blas and Finca Antioquita.  Today, owner Jeff Holman continues his family tradition of coffee farming with a focus on protecting the environment through the farms’ Rainforest Alliance certifications. The composition of each lot varies, but is traceable to the farm level. In addition to their focus on their environment, the Holmans are also dedicated to ethical farming and employment practices. There is a school and church on the land, as well as 16 houses for workers. These homes were renovated in 2019 and 2020 to ensure that employees have access to safe, affordable housing.  The farm protects both workers and the environment by being completely herbicide-free. They also preserve the over 35 native plant and animal species living on the farm and reduce pollution as much as possible. RFA stands for Rainforest Alliance