Espresso - Luis Choquehuanca, Bolivia

The Rodriguez family has been instrumental in creating a set of farms that have become one of the best managed farms in the world.  Recognising the challenges faced by the Bolivian coffee sector, particularly the impact of the cocaine trade, the Rodriguez family has made significant strides in building coffee capacity and community in Bolivia.

Their Sol de la Mañana program is a testament to their dedication. Using their farms as model examples, the family created a rigorous farm management curriculum designed to help neighbouring producers improve the quality, yield and earnings from growing coffee, contributing to the resurgence of Bolivian coffee production. Luis’s involvement in the program, following his mother Carmelita's participation, highlights the program's impact on individual lives and families. His decision to start his own coffee farm and apply the lessons learned from Sol de la Mañana underscores the program's success in fostering a new generation of skilled and motivated coffee producers. The Rodriguez family's efforts are not just about producing high-quality coffee but also about building a sustainable and thriving coffee community in Bolivia.