Jairo is a young, 35-year-old coffee grower who manages a small plot with 1.93 hectares of coffee crops. He meets the criteria to be Fair Trade Certified and follows C.A.F.E. Practices.
With 10 years of experience and the drive to overcome the new adversities that arise with each harvest, he is requesting a loan which will help him buy supplies, pay for labor, and plant 0.70 new hectares of coffee crops. He will see returns on the investment in two years and it will increase his and his family's income.
During the coffee season, he creates 15 seasonal jobs in his community. This is the 14th loan he receives from PAC.
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteer Crissy Martinez. View original language description.