Juan Martín

The story

Finca Juan Martín is an experimental farm located in Cauca, Colombia, owned and operated by the specialty coffee operator Banexport. The farm was established as a project to serve as a model for local producers by refining cultivation, harvesting, and processing practices. It functions as a research site to identify optimal methods for various coffee varieties.

Challenges

The farm focuses on identifying varieties that offer specific flavor profiles, disease resistance, and adaptability to different altitudes and climates.

Innovations

The farm maintains 14 different coffee varieties and tests various processing methods, including anaerobic techniques, to develop best practices for coffee quality. It also serves as an educational resource for the local community, promoting environmentally conscious farming methods.