Santiago “Santi” Velasco — Valle del Cauca

Region: Trujillo, Valle del Cauca Specialty: Sustainable farming & young-generation techniques Short Story: At only 26, Santi is part of the new generation of Colombian coffee growers. After studying agronomy, he returned home to modernize his family’s land with eco-friendly fertilizer, improved water channels, and disease-resistant varieties. His farm is now a model for local youth programs. Why the Project Matters: “It shows young farmers that coffee still has a future — that our work can reach the world.”

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