Eight neighboring farmers
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Eight neighboring farmers

Coopedota is a prominent coffee cooperative based in Santa María de Dota, Costa Rica, representing a community of over 800 active members. The organization is widely recognized for its commitment to high-quality specialty coffee production and environmental sustainability in the Los Santos region.

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History

Established in 1960 with a modest initial budget, Coopedota has grown into a pioneer of the Costa Rican coffee industry. Over the decades, it has evolved into a modern processing facility that provides technical assistance to its members and maintains a strong focus on specialty coffee markets. The cooperative has collaborated with international roasters, such as Intelligentsia, since 2005.

The farmer's day, in pictures

Editorial illustrations of the harvest and farm work our research documented — anonymous figures, never real likenesses.

Eight neighboring farmers — coffee farmer illustration 1
Eight neighboring farmers — coffee farmer illustration 2
Eight neighboring farmers — coffee farmer illustration 3
Coffees by Eight neighboring farmers