Field Notes: How This Couple Rebuilt a War-Torn Community by Farming Sustainable Coffee 

El Recreo is a family-owned and operated 255-acre farm that has produced premium coffee for over 50 years. From soil and water management, to reforestation, and protection of their native ecosystem, they are a model of regenerative practices. The farm employs more than 40 permanent families, as well as approximately 200 seasonal workers. They provide many facilities to ensure employees maintain a high standard of living including a school for children, a health center, and retirement housing.