Our commitment to purchasing coffee based on quality allows The Coffee Gardens to offer higher prices to their registered farmers in Uganda year after year, driving farmer loyalty and strengthening the group.
Origin: Uganda, Mt. Elgon
Timeline: 2019-2022
Partner orgs: Rabo Foundation, Marie Stopes International, Solidaridad, Vi Agroforestry, LSE, World Agroforestry Centre
2022 HIGHLIGHTS
• 550 registered farmers, 21% women contributing to specialty grade coffee production
• 27% increase in yields
• 100% increase in household income compared to 2021
• 272 farmers trained on GAP including 214 on sustainable practices such as soil management and water conservation
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Coffee Gardens was established in 2017 with the goal of producing specialty coffee in an ethical way, offering a transparent and direct link between coffee farmers and coffee consumers. At the heart of their business model is the concept of the triple-bottom-line, where economic, social, and environmental goals are equally valued and prioritised. A healthy environment and motivated producers are crucial to producing and maintaining quality in coffee. Conversely, environmental degradation and farmer vulnerability are a threat to our future.
