Costa Rica Don Claudio Natural Process

CoopeAgri, one of the largest farmer cooperatives in Costa Rica, was founded in 1962 by 391 small-scale farmers with the aim of bringing development opportunities to their communities. Today they have over 8,000 members growing coffee on plots averaging 1.3 hectares and employing 700 workers.
The cooperative produces Café Don Claudio, honouring Claudio Gamboa Calderón who was one of the founding members and also a great advocate for the cooperative. The coffee is grown in the highlands surrounding Cerro Chirripó. Located in the Pérez Zeledón region, this area has mountainous terrain and volcanic soil, as well as altitudes ranging from 1400 – 2000 masl, ideal for growing sweet and dense coffee beans.
CoopeAgri is dedicated to supporting their members and improving the well-being of farming communities. Projects such as building medical offices for access to healthcare and creating an agronomy support program demonstrate this commitment. The co-op also produces organic fertiliser for members so that they can maintain ecologically healthy farms and runs a local café showcasing their coffees.