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Can I visit the farmer co-ops? |
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The following small-scale, farmer co-operatives operate eco-tourism projects open to the public:
In Nicaragua:
- Miraflor: Visit the Miraflor Tours website for more information.
- CECOCAFEN: Contact the Project Coordinator, ucasanramonturismo@satelinet.com
In Peru:
- CEPICAFE: Contact Santiago Paz at cepicafe@cepicafe.com.pe. See the Cepicafe website for more information about the co-op.
In Tanzania:
- KNCU: Contact Emilson Malisa, Manager of KNCU's Fair Tourism Project, kncu@kilinet.co.tz
Need an internship? Visit a farmer co-op and earn college credit!
The Community Agroecology Network (CAN) offers internship programs in Nicaragua, Costa Rica and El Salvador. Academic credit is arranged through the internship office at your university, the field internship directors and the CAN internship coordinator. Qualified non-students may also serve as interns or volunteers in CAN communities. Visit the CAN website for additional information.
Before you leave, get prepared! Oxfam America, in collaboration with CAN, announces a new resource for college students preparing for field internships in CAN's partner communities: The Field Study Handbook: Guide to Internships in Coffee-Producing Communities. The multi-purpose handbook provides enrichment activities, comprehensive references and follow-up resources.
The handbook can also be adapted for use by anyone interested in teaching and learning about Fair Trade coffee, international trade, sustainable agriculture, biodiversity, and community development. Interested? Visit the Oxfam America website to learn more and to download a free, electronic version of the handbook.
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