People who grow food should never have to go hungry, yet many of our farmers are—sadly—part of the most underprivileged sectors in the country. It’s a sad reality that would take time and a Herculean effort to fix.
WOMEN AT WORK Atok’s coffee farms are dominated by women who plant their coffee alongside vegetables and flowers
After reconnecting with her Ibaloi roots, Fides found it fascinating how her great-grandmother was a coffee farmer herself. It led her to start working with Atok’s Arabica growers, helping them sell their premium coffee by tapping into her network of true coffee aficionados and connoisseurs. As Fides prepared to leave for their posting in 2019 to Denmark, Stella came into a more active role, allowing Apo ni Bayosa to continue supporting the farmers. “I do the marketing remotely,” said Fides. “And I pack and deliver the coffee here,” Stella quipped, finishing each other’s sentences.
A visit to Atok in the latter part of 2022 gave Stella an even better grasp of the poverty the farmers are trying to get out of. As they drove back to Manila, the two friends vowed to get the farmers of Atok their own roaster, which would cut their production costs and save them time. The nearest roaster was a three-hour drive, one way.
To support the coffee farmers of Atok, coffee lovers can place an order for beans by sending an email toI feel like a broken record, telling everyone how the dining scene in Manila is one of the most underrated in the world.
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