Farmer

Felix Maria Samboni

Huila, Colombia

I am a 56-year-old producer, I live with my wife Blanca Beltrán on a farm located in the village of El Quebradon, 20 minutes from the town of Pitalito. I have two daughters Claudia Milena, who is married with a beautiful daughter, and Aida Samboni who is married with 2 beautiful children. I have owned El Diamante finca for about 20 years, I purchased from a neighbor, because of the love I have for coffee. This farm measures 20 hectares which is completely planted in coffee; but to achieve better crops we add a section of semi-shade which has orange, avocado and guamos. During the harvest we always choose the coffee that is of the best quality, so we only collect the coffee that is 80% ripe, thus producing an improved cup quality. El Diamante estate is characterized by having many varieties of coffee like Caturra, Castillo, Colombia, and Pink Bourbon. Each year we are able to harvest approximately 30 loads of coffee from my farm, with which I have been able to feed and educate my family.

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