We’re often asked the question, “What does a ‘typical day’ in the life of Long Miles Coffee look like?” The truth? It depends on when you ask.
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A history of coffee in Burundi, and why we started Farmer Field Schools.
Coffee has a storied history in Burundi. It was introduced to the country in the 1920s under Belgian colonial rule. By the early 1930s, all of the farmers in the country were given coffee seedlings and forced to cultivate them with very little resources, support, or compensation to do so.
What’s the update on Long Miles Kenya? Founder’s thoughts from the cool slopes of Mount Kenya.
When Kristy and I started Long Miles Coffee we never dreamed of doing anything beyond producing coffee outside the small village of Bukeye in the high mountains of Burundi. Ten years after our first days in Burundi we find ourselves with three washing stations in Burundi and fresh into the inaugural season of Long Miles Kenya.
Before + Now
The coffee farmers we work with have always been central to who we are, but until 2017 their stories were always filtered and shared by me- an outsider looking in. We began Long Miles thinking we knew what farmers needed, but could we really know if we never experienced life through their eyes?
Are organic farming practices worthwhile for Burundi coffee?
Are organic farming practices the solution to improving soil health and productivity of coffee in Burundi? If it is, what would an intentional shift towards organic farming look like?
Long Miles Coffee’s Post-Harvest Update: news from the farm, field, and cupping lab
What is Farmer Payday and why is it a significant event for coffee farmers in Burundi? Why is rain a big challenge for coffee export in Burundi? What processes occur at the dry mill?