Farming: a way of life in Costa Rica

Today we visited a farm family in Costa Rica.   The family lives on approximately 17 acres of land. They grow coffee, bananas, ornamental plants, and garden vegetables. When we arrived at the farm they invited us into their home and shared their story with us. They talked about the opportunities and struggles in their journey to a diversified farming operation. Their specialty is organic coffee. All members of the family contribute to the farm operation. I was especially interested in the key role the women play in the family farm. The female head of household was in charge of the coffee processing and the marketing and selling of the farm produce. In addition to the significant role she plays in the farm she also does all of the cooking when groups like ours come to visit the farm. She made a great lunch for us!

Farm Group

Coffee Roast

Lunch 3_3

Lunch 3_3 Plate