The ASSOCIATION OF MARMATO SPECIAL COFFEE PRODUCERS “APROCAESMAR” stands out as an innovative initiative that is committed to local economic development from a social and sustainable geological perspective.
Social Geological Approach:
- Territory: APROCAESMAR recognizes the influence of Marmato’s unique geological and social context on coffee production.
- Practices: Promotes sustainable agricultural practices that adapt to the geological characteristics of the terrain and the needs of local communities.
Sustainable development:
- Economic: Seeks to improve the living conditions of coffee farmers through the production and marketing of high quality coffee.
- Social: Encourages the active participation of the community in decision-making and management of the association.
- Environmental: Implements environmentally friendly agricultural practices that protect the region’s natural resources.
Future:
APROCAESMAR is projected as a model of sustainable development for other coffee-growing communities.
