THEREZA - SANTA RITA
THE FARM & FAMILY
Farm: Santa Rita
Family: Mattos Couto
Location: Patrocínio - Minas Gerais
Region: Cerrado Mineiro
Start of Production: 1897
Elevation: 800-1.250m
From Fazenda Central Mattos to the shelves of the national and international markets, the product comes with certification from UTZ, Rainforest Alliance, as a Designation of Origin Seal that attests to the origin and quality assessed according to the methodology and protocol of the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA).
The farm adopts a philosophy of using technology efficiently and sustainably, seeking endorsements from internationally recognized certifiers.
- Some management practices include the use of organomineral fertilization to preserve the environment, with half of the products being of organic origin.
- The farm engages in plant consortiums for soil regeneration, practices integrated pest management, and biological control.
- The team undergoes periodic training covering specific areas and topics such as workplace safety, health, leisure, and education.
- Personnel turnover is significantly below the national average, with employees having at least 3 years of experience, indicating high satisfaction.
- Future projects include photovoltaic energy, rainwater harvesting, introduction of beehives for coffee pollination, and increasing the bee population, among other initiatives.
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