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Histroy
Wilmer Javier Lopez Solíz was born in La Libertad,
Municipality of Lepaera, Department of Lempira. He began as a coffee
producer in 1990, he´s married with Mirza Yamileth Murillo , 23 years
old, and they have 2 kids: Wilmer Javier Lopez Murillo 9 years old and
Cristofer Lopez Murillo 3 years old. He is part of the board members of
the COCPROCAL cooperative since year 2000.
Quality Practices
Mr. Solíz is very careful milling his coffee. He
makes sure just the ripe fruits are picked by doing a grain checking
after the harvest.The pulping process is done dry and the washing in
fermentation tanks. After, the coffee is passed through the selection
canal in which high, medium quality grains are classified. The dry
process is done by distributing the coffee over mesh grill
infrastructure, cement platforms and other solar dryers. Storage
conditions are optimal, temperature is constantly monitored and the
packing bags are new and made of nylon.
Environmental Care
This Coffee is shade grown and the water coming from
the wet mill is treated in waste water tanks to reduce pollution on the
soils and water bodies. Produces bio-fertilizer by using Californian
earthworm ( Eisenia foetida ).
Fertilization
During the last few years no chemical fertilization
has been done. Bio-fertilizers produced in the same farm are the only
ones used.
Disease and Pest Control
Cultural practices and biological control when
necessary
Harvesting
Handpicking of ripe grains of Coffee begins in December and finish in
May. This task is performed by skillful men and woman.
Pulping and Fermentation
Wilmer has his own pulping machine and three fermentation tanks with
classification canals for best separation of coffee types.
Drying
Wilmer dry his Coffee over cement platforms or mesh grill
infrastructure in his farm.
Other Statistics:
Annual Production:
44 bags
Soil type: Clay loam
Annual precipitation: N/A
Shade Trees Species: Guama, Liquidambar, Guajiniquel and Musaceas
Water Source: Natural water sources from the farm
Number of Permanent Employees: 1
Number of Temporary Employees: 10 - 20
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