Latin America and the Caribbean

Five years ago, Hurricane Maria hit the American island of Puerto Rico, destroying its coffee industry. Here's how TechnoServe is helping their farmers make a comeback.

On the farm with two young women rebuilding after Hurricane Maria

In Nicaragua, agriculture — and livestock production, in particular — is a primary driver of deforestation. Over the years, as cattle ranching has increased, so has land degradation throughout the country. By adopting silvopastoral systems, which integrate trees, shrubs, and grasses with livestock, farmers can improve their livelihoods and restore local ecosystems.

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Expert or Amateur? Take our quiz to find out! As part of TechnoServe’s business approach to environmental sustainability, we work not only to strengthen the resilience of the farmers, entrepreneurs, and businesses that operate within a market system but also contribute to the overall sustainability of that system. Do you…

How one daughter of coffee farmers is now supporting the coffee industry in Puerto Rico as a TechnoServe trainer.