María Fernanda Ríos — Huila

Region: Pitalito, Huila Specialty: Harvest management & women-led micro-lots Short Story: María Fernanda leads a collective of women farmers in Pitalito. After becoming a single mother, coffee became her source of independence and her way to uplift other women in her community. She oversees careful drying methods that bring natural sweetness to every batch. Why the Project Matters: “This project brings dignity to our work and gives opportunities to the women who keep these farms alive.”

FARMERS PROFILE