Peace Coffee has always been proud to buy 100-percent organic certified coffee as part of our commitment to sustainability. In order to successfully grow organic coffee, the farmers cultivate a vibrant, diverse eco-system—the kind of farm that contributes to a healthy planet for all of us.

That sort of land stewardship requires a lot of additional labor, but we believe that the benefits are worth it for all of us, and that's why we pay substantial premiums for each pound of coffee.

The Basics
Cultivating organic coffee requires much more than simply forgoing chemical fertilizers and pesticides. In order to grow quality organic coffee year after year, coffee farmers must:

• Manage a mixture of shade trees to mimic the plant's natural habitat, enriching the soil and reducing stress on the plant. This shade canopy provides crucial habitat to migratory birds and native animals.
• Mulch and terrace the often steep slopes to prevent erosion.
• Compost the by-products of processing coffee to maintain soil fertility and yields.
• Maintain meticulous harvest records to demonstrate a clear chain of custody from plant to port.

We've long understood that a diverse coffee farm provides critical habitat for migratory birds and native animals. Now research is beginning to indicate that organically grown coffee also has a smaller carbon footprint than the conventional options. From protecting farmers' health to conserving habitat for all living things, supporting organic agriculture makes more sense than ever!

In order to maintain our own organic certification, Peace Coffee's roasting facilities undergo an annual audit verifying our own purchasing and production practices. A current copy of our organic certificate can be found here: National Organic Program Certificate of Compliance