Contributors
Libia González, Ph.D.
Professor of Humanities,
University of Puerto Rico,
Rio Piedras Campus.
Carmen Alamo
Professor of Agricultural Economics,
University of Puerto Rico,
Mayagüez Campus,
Luis Pumarada O’Neill, Ph.D.
Archaeologist, Engineer.
Melin Rullán
Agro Entrepreneur & Coffee Farmer leader.
Pedro Bengochea
Coffee Farmer & Community leader.
“Buho”
Art Director
buhofreebird@gmail.com
Eduardo Aguiar &
Tere Marichal
Corte Directo
Production House,
cortedirectoaguiar@gmail.com
Rick & Nelly Asselta
Roots & Shoots Program of Dr. Jane Goodall
rasselta@janegoodall.org
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CELEBRATE 2010: International Year of Biodiversity, through CONVINCING
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A much simpler living can lead to so many achievements. It takes willpower to modify consumerism (or at least reduce it) for the well being of society and planet, when you probably will not meet all the people and species that you are helping with your compassionate actions. A simpler life means more efficiency with fewer resources, more conscientious decision making, and more satisfaction with less; it’s a redefinition of quality of life. All these result in a more productive use of our natural resources, minimizing the impact in the ecosystems and its biodiversity.
New visions of the food chain are a good example of this simpler living. Dr. Jane Goodall calls for eating less meat in her book Harvest for Hope by questioning the sourcing of products. She brings to light a healthier, simpler and delicious way of eating, as do Michael Pollan and other advocates of ethical sourcing and traceability. Eating local food is one of the first steps towards sustainability and a more responsible way of living. It will give you the satisfaction of seeing the results of your actions while supporting sustainable agriculture.
Thus, start the year 2010 by “celevincing” (celebrating and convincing) the International Year of Biodiversity. Do it at home, at school, at work, at the park, and always remember that there is an unlimited self for a limited planet, since the “celevincing” starts within each of us. Some have the privilege of choice, others don’t.
Immerse Yourself!
Lisette Fas-Quiñones, Founder.
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Cafi was April's member of the month in the Specialty Coffee Association of America website. You can also watch our video at www.scaa.org.
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Get Involved!
Another objective of Cafiesencia is to document the ancient and modern history of the coffee zone for the educational benefit of the public. If you have any information, photos, documents, testimonials, machinery, articles, or videos that provide relevant data, please share them with us. If you are a coffee farmer, coffee zone resident or love coffee, history, nature, agriculture, or believe you can volunteer in any way to help advance Cafiesencia’s mission, please contact us at lisettefas@cafipr.org or www.cafiesencia.blogspot.com.
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The Tahona machine, the oldest coffee husking machine or “piladora” used during the 18th century. The one in the picture belongs to Hacienda Santa Clara.
Caribbean Map (XIX)
During the Spanish Rule, Puerto Rico’s location was strategic both for commercial and military purposes. But during the 18th century smuggling of Puerto Rican coffee also flourished in the hands of pirates and corsairs to the point where the Spanish Crown declared it tax free.
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