Finca La Leona is located in the Tolima region, in the Planadas terroir. Being able to harvest coffee all year round, thanks to the two harvest periods, from October to December and from May to July. We're lucky to be able to drink this coffee all year round!
Of the farm's 43 hectares, 25 are dedicated to growing coffee. The farm is managed by Laura Enciso, who has been in charge since 2019. The management of the farm is exemplary, with very little use of products, only when necessary to protect the coffee trees from rust and coffee borers.
During a sourcing trip with our teams, one of our customers was immediately attracted by the incredible potential of this farm. He chose to make a commitment to Laura to undertake the reforestation of the farm and to support her towards increasingly organic practices.
This commitment between a producer and a roaster is a perfect reflection of our vision for the industry: through concrete projects, to create sincere, direct and lasting relationships between those who produce, roast and drink coffee!
What is a "WOMEN COFFEE" at Belco?
We have decided to support women producers by identifying their coffees with a small WOMEN COFFEE logo. This is because women play a vital role in the industry, being heavily involved in the farms and representing over 70% of the workforce in the fields, harvesting, sorting the beans, etc.
However, only 10% of them are entrepreneurs and only 20% are landowners (including co-ownerships with their spouses). Increasing the income of women producers has a direct and positive impact on children's education and household comfort.
