| History Mr. Grau was born in
Pozo Negro, a small town in the Department of La Paz. He is a small
Coffee farmer and started taking care of the farm when 12 years ago when
his dad passed it to him. Wilmer is a dedicated producer and has always
stand out as an excellent Coffee farmer.
Quality Practices
Coffee is processed through the traditional method,
which consist of wet milling and dry in cement platforms. He does
cultural practices for weed control, insects control (left over fruits
harvest), artisan traps and also prunings for weave renovation. His wet
mill has a classification canal in which he separate the first and
second quality coffee. The drying process take place on a cement
platform and when ready the final grain is packed in new nylon bags and
storage adequately.
Environmental Care
This Coffee is shade grown and he uses artisan traps
for pest control.
Fertilization
Nitrogen, phosphorus and Potassium are the most used
fertilizers in this farm.
Disease and Pest Control
Cultural practices and artisan traps for the coffee
berry borer (Hypothenemus hampei) are done.
Harvesting
Handpicking of ripe grains of Coffee begins in December and finish in
April. This task is performed by skillful men and woman.
Pulping and Fermentation
Wilmer has his own pulping machine and fermentation tanks with
classification canals for best separation of coffee types.
Drying
The drying is done over cement platforms located in his farm.
Other Statistics:
Annual Production:
82 Bags
Soil type: Muddy Franc
Annual precipitation: 1,625
Shade Trees Species: Guama, Liquidambar and Musaceas
Water Source: Natural water sources from the farm
Number of Permanent Employees: 1
Number of Temporary Employees: 20 - 30
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