Honduras

 “With the Fair Trade price I was able to buy some more land to produce coffee and maintain my farm. Our families’ standard of living and health have improved with the added revenue from a better price.”

  --- Eugenio Perez Dominguez

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The coffee cooperative Regional de Agricultores Orgánicos de la Sierra (RAOS), in La Paz, Honduras, was founded in 1997 and became Fair Trade certified by Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO) in 1999.

Since its inception, RAOS’ goals have been to improve the standard of living of its members, to protect and conserve the environment, and to market members’ coffee on the international market.

RAOS believes in equal opportunity; the cooperative boasts a female membership of more than 55%. RAOS made its first sale to the US market in 2004.

The Fair Trade price has enabled Cooperativa Regional Mixta de Agricultores Orgánicos de la S to establish various social and productive programs Productive Investment. The cooperative purchased and operates an ecological wet mill and built drying patios for its members. Environment. RAOS conducts a training program in organic agriculture and participates in Intercambios —on-site educational exchanges— with other organizations. RAOS members only use natural fertilizers and practice soil conservation.

Health:The cooperative has educated female co-op members about reproductive health issues.

Womens Programs:Members voted to establish COMICAP, a women’s development organization. Through this organization, several social programs have been created, including an initiative addressing domestic violence and the abuse of women.

ABOUT THE CO-OP

 FLO Id: 905     Year Established: 1997  Number  of Members: 400

Estimated Annual Production:   6 Containers

ABOUT THE COFFEE

Varieties: Bourbon, Catuai, Pache

Elevation: 1,300 Meters

Harvest Season: Nov - Mar              Export Season: Jan - Jun

Percent Organic: 100%  

Organic Certification Agency  OCIA/BIOLATINA