Marilyn is a young coffee farmer from the district of Santa Ana in Cusco. Her parents, coffee farmers themselves, have imparted their knowledge and passion for coffee to her. They reside on their 4-hectare farm, Agua Dulce, with half of the land dedicated to coffee production. As her parents age, Marilyn has assumed responsibility for the farm, striving to produce specialty coffee. This transition has involved introducing new ideas and innovations, working alongside her father to demonstrate their benefits for the farm and the family’s income. While Marilyn finds it easy to pursue high-quality coffee, she acknowledges that her father may take time to fully grasp the long-term impact of these changes.
Motivated by her thirst for knowledge, Marilyn has attended several workshops on specialty coffee, furthering her understanding. This pursuit has transformed her mindset, making her more organized and detail-oriented. While she takes pride in her healthy coffee trees, her main challenge lies in increasing their number. In the short term, Marilyn aims to improve the farm’s infrastructure, particularly the wet mill and dryers, to enhance the quality and efficiency of coffee processing.
