As a human first and coffee consumer second we must all realize that we are part of a larger community that is the global community. Just because we cannot see the problem in our favorite coffee houses doesn't mean there isn't a problem. By buying sustainable products you are insuring a better future for the world's children to come.
As AGRO Café continually strives to achieve sustainability, we in turn improve economic, social and environmental conditions in the coffee industry. We recognize just how important sustainability is for current and future generations, and we would like to share our commitments with coffee lovers of all walks of life around the world.
Everyday, as you enjoy your coffee, you can rest assured that at AGRO Café we are working hard to improve the conditions faced within the agricultural community. When you purchase coffee from us you join other consumers in realizing that every dollar spent can act as a conscious-minded development tool making you a steward to the future livability of this world.
Coffee prices are at their lowest level in 30 years, having fallen by 50 percent in three years. The global supply is estimated to be about 8 percent above demand and has accordingly depressed world prices. The oversupply is often influenced by centralized political decisions whereby small coffee farmers are encouraged to grow more by governments eager to boost exports earnings. Because of this coffee farmers are encouraged not to practice subsistent farming along side coffee. They are told that they will earn enough money through the production of coffee to afford food and shelter. These governments are sometimes encouraged by the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank to produce more, without being made aware of the potential of catastrophic price falls.
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