Extreberto Cáceres Gutiérrez

History
He started cultivating Coffee in 1970, and established its own coffee farm in 2001 with a 3 Mz area of production; in addition to this he cultivates Basic Crops (Corn and Beans). He is affiliated with the Organizacion Gremial AHPROCAFE, and he is an Independent Coffee Producer.

Quality Practices
Handling of a Semi – Technified farm.

Environmental Care
Within the Productive Unit there exists a diversity of Birds, Squirrels, Pisotes, Tepezcuintles, Parrots, Chachas, Guatusas, Sprocket wheels; Also there are a variety of Trees predominating the Guama, Capulín, Mozote, and Cedar.

Coffee Process Information
Fertilization: He fertilizes once a year with a Special Coffee Formula in the month of May
Disease and Pest Control: He makes sanitary pruning, period of Harvest from February to June
Harvesting: Handpicking of ripe grains of Coffee begins in January and finishes in March.
Pulping and Fermentation: It takes the pulp of without water, with the machine in its optimum state, the fermentation process happens in 18 hours, the washing is done with clean water and its done 4 times, the Coffee is sold In humid parchment condition. Transported from his Property to the “Exportadora San Vicente” located in Peña Blanca by Vehicle, taking 30 minutes.

Other Statistics:
Annual Production: 50 bags
Coffee varieties: Catuai
Type of Soil: Franc
Average Annual Rainfall: 3,000 - 3,200 mm
Type of Shade: Guama, Liquidambar, Guajiniquel and Musaceas
Water Source: Natural water sources from the farm
Permanent Employees: 1
Temporary Employees: 8