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Sustainable Coffee and Agriculture

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kenneth Lander Jul 1, 2010. 4 Replies

Hi,  I am Ken Lander.  I am a small coffeefarmer in San Rafael de Abangares, Costa Rica.  I was introduced to thiscommunity through a visitor to our roastery in Monteverde, Costa Rica.  Weare a group…Continue

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Kenneth Lander left a comment for Camilo Garcia
"Hi Camilo,   Great hearing from you!  Please check out our website at www.gourmet-coffee-costa-rica.com to learn more about our sustainable coffee initiative.  Also, you can email me with questions at sustainablecoffee@gmail.com.…"
Feb 9, 2011
Kenneth Lander and Camilo Garcia are now friends
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Ty Mellon commented on Kenneth Lander's blog post Thanks for the support Austin!
"Kenneth, I just received my WONDERFUL Coffee from your sustainable coffee plantation! I have to tell you and anyone else reading this: It was WONDERFUL! Thanks for doing what you do, and I look forward to seeing you in CR! :)"
Aug 26, 2010
Kenneth Lander commented on Ty Mellon's blog post "Why FOOGS Again?"
"Ty, What you are doing makes real common sense. You are right. We all crave connection. Oh, how we have lost the connection to our fellow neighbor and to the land. Society is becoming much less grounded. We feel like we are in a balloon, and have…"
Aug 20, 2010
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40 new members of the sustainable coffee initiative = 27.5 acres of fertilized coffee. Incredible!…
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Thanks for the support Austin!

I just wanted to thank the people of Austin for supporting our initiative for sustainable coffee, and being in community with coffee farmers globally! Thanks, Ken from the San Rafael Sustainable Coffee Initiative!http://austinamericanastudio.com/category/costa-rica-sustainable-coffee-coop/See More
Jul 27, 2010
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Jul 1, 2010
Kenneth Lander replied to Kenneth Lander's discussion Sustainable Coffee and Agriculture
"Thanks so much Ted! We enjoyed spending time with y'all in Monteverde. We really would like to be partners with FOOGS in hyperlocal and sustainable coffee. Thanks for spreading the word, and let us know when y'all need more coffee! Thanks…"
Jul 1, 2010
Kenneth Lander commented on Kenneth Lander's photo
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My wife Yamileth with a full basket after picking coffee.

"Between 5-6 pounds of green beans ready to roast and between 3.5 and 4.5 pounds roasted."
Jul 1, 2010
Ted Lee replied to Kenneth Lander's discussion Sustainable Coffee and Agriculture
"Ken has the best coffee, you gotta go visit if you're in the area. And, buy some coffee from him and support these sustainable farming practices!!"
Jul 1, 2010
Ty Mellon commented on Kenneth Lander's photo
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My wife Yamileth with a full basket after picking coffee.

"That is a great picture! How much coffee will that basket yield?"
Jul 1, 2010
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Kenneth Lander replied to Kenneth Lander's discussion Sustainable Coffee and Agriculture
"That is awesome Ty! Thanks for the reply. Here is the YouTube video presentation at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbnZQQcW-qI and the website for the San Rafael Sustainable Coffee Initiative www.gourmet-coffee-costa-rica.com Thank you so much for…"
Jul 1, 2010
Ty Mellon replied to Kenneth Lander's discussion Sustainable Coffee and Agriculture
"I LOVE Monteverde! My favorite place in Costa Rica (so far, anyway!) I'm posting your note in Facebook and we'll see what type of response we get. :)"
Jul 1, 2010

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What would you like to get out of FOOGS?
I am a sustainable coffee farmer in Costa Rica interested in sustainable agricultural movements.
What is your age?
36-45
What is your gender
Male
What is your level of experience with backyard gardening?
Been gardening for YEARS
If you currently grow anything, what do you like to grow?
Coffee from the source in San Rafael de Abangares
How did you hear about FOOGS? (If referred by someone, please say who)
Referred by a visitor to my roastery in Costa Rica

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Thanks for the support Austin!

Posted on July 27, 2010 at 11:05am 1 Comment

I just wanted to thank the people of Austin for supporting our initiative for sustainable coffee, and being in community with coffee farmers globally! Thanks, Ken from the San Rafael Sustainable Coffee Initiative!




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At 9:19am on June 12, 2010, Rachel Butler said…
Hey Kenneth! Welcome to foogs! I'm thinking foogs trip to costa rica!!! Great pics!
 
 
 

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