Im MARY KIMAIYO

Member of Group OLMISMIS.

I'm Mary Kimaiyo, a passionate coffee farmer dedicated to sustainable practices like composting and pruning. Living in Kipkelion with my five dependents, I grow a variety of crops including beans and vegetables. My aspiration is to achieve a fruitful harvest and connect with a ready market for my produce.

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Sustainable Coffee Farming Practices

At our sustainable coffee farming initiative, we champion the principles of eco-friendly cultivation through innovative practices and expert knowledge. On just one acre of lush land, we nurture 300 Batian coffee trees, which are renowned for their resilience and rich flavor profile. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our hands-on approach, where we employ techniques such as composting manure, precise pruning, and careful picking to enhance both soil health and coffee quality. Notably, we utilize the innovative Happy Soil technique, which promotes biodiversity and increases soil vitality, ensuring that our coffee farming not only flourishes but also supports the surrounding ecosystem. By integrating these sustainable practices, we invite farmers, NGOs, and coffee buyers to join us in creating a more sustainable future for coffee, where quality, environmental stewardship, and farmer expertise go hand in hand.

GENERAL SKILLS

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Aspirations

harvest 10 kg per tree annually, reduce pests, prepare market