FOURTH GENERATION
Fazendas Dutra is a family run farm focused on growing sustainable coffee since 1950.Thefamily patriarch José Dutra Sobrinho started the farm with one hectare, buying asecond,third and more hectares from the farm’s profi ts, always working together with nature.
Today, the family business is a reference in organic and sustainable farmingpractices,growing fi nest organic coffee using sustainable and artisanal methods.
Our organic farming practices prioritize soil health, biodiversity, and sustainablelandmanagement, ensuring a lasting positive impact on the environment.
Carbon Negative Coffee
The Photovoltaic Solar Plant of Dutra’s Farm in Minas Gerais has the generation capacity of electrical energy of 1.380.000KWh by year. This energy would be enough to supply the electrical energy of 460 houses (with medium consume of 250KWH/month).
The environmental benefits are expressive, such as 960 tons of CO2 that was not emitted to the atmosphere by thermoelectric plants or either almost 10 billion liters of water that were economized in hydroelectric plants.
It would be necessary about 24.760 trees in adult age to save the same amount of CO2 in atmosphere as this Photovoltaic Solar Plant saves. This resource provide enough energy to meet our needs to power the farm every day.
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Consistent Quality
Produce high quality coffee every year requires knowledge, innovation, technology and people who have passion for what they do . Our quality is connected with our cultivars, growing altitude, climate, soil chemistry, harvesting and processing conditions, drying method, storage conditions.
Globo Rural Sustainable Farm Award 2024
Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. From our solar panels and diverse tree planting beyond coffee crops to our carbon-negative practices and strict water management, every effort reflects our commitment to the environment. Our dedication has paid off, as Globo Rural recognized us as the second most sustainable farm in the country in their prestigious Fazenda Sustentável 2024 awards.
For those unfamiliar, Globo Rural is a leading Brazilian media outlet specializing in agricultural news. The Fazenda Sustentável award celebrates farms that demonstrate outstanding environmental responsibility and sustainable innovation. We’re proud to be part of this movement towards a greener future!
our certifications
ORGANIC COFFEE
Fazendas Dutra embraces a regenerative organic approach to coffee production, prioritizing ecological balance and long-term sustainability. Our farms are a testament to the power of agroforestry, where coffee plants thrive amidst a diverse ecosystem.
More than 5,000 avocado trees provide shade and enrich the soil. African mahogany and a variety of fruit trees further enhance biodiversity, attracting beneficial insects and creating a haven for wildlife. Strategically planted eucalyptus trees provide windbreaks and provide a renewable resource.
Wildlife Friendly Coffee
Fazendas Dutra’s ecosystem thrives with hundreds of birds and other animals, thanks to our organic farming practices. By avoiding harmful pesticides and embracing biodiversity, we create a haven for wildlife. Our agroforestry approach, with diverse trees like avocados, bananas, and other fruits and seeds, provides food and shelter for these creatures, fostering a healthy and balanced environment.
DIRECT TRADE
Direct Trade is about building lasting relationships that create maximum mutual benefit. In this model, you are buying direct from our farm and connecting roasters to producers.
We are also Fair Trade USA which is an important system, and there are many ethical importers, direct relationships really allow for complete transparency between buyers and sellers. Roasters see first-hand the growing and working conditions at Dutra Farms, so you can be sure that we are supporting sustainable and ethical practices.
These relationships open up the lines of communication, allowing both buyer and seller to understand each other’s costs and agree on a price that reflects those realities. That translates into better prices for producers, and higher quality coffee for roasters. These coffees come in at competitive prices and they’re totally worth it.
