Fresh whole bean or ground coffee: Washed Ethiopia Sidama

A bit more information about the producer of this coffee: Fero is a remarkable success story, not only because of the outstanding coffee its farmers produce. The co-op employs the Relationship Coffee Model with its members to generate a stable income for growers and their families. Fero’s leaders promote transparency between members and the cooperative, easing problems caused by a volatile commodities market. The co-op also offers its members mid-year credits to help farmers make it through lean months. These innovations have allowed Fero’s members to invest in their community, contributing to the organization’s longevity. The co-op brought electricity to Yirgalem, the district’s urban center, for the first time in 2005 and built a primary school that year. The co-op’s excellent agronomic practices and progressive social policies have earned the organization international attention as well as certification from Fairtrade International and USDA Organic.