Nestled in the lush hills of Palmares, Costa Rica, Torunes Farm is a place where tradition and innovation blend seamlessly. This organic coffee farm has a deep-rooted history, passed down through generations with a commitment to regenerative agriculture. Over the...
Agrochemicals are Killing Our Bees around the world
The Silent Massacre: How Bayer’s Roundup and Other Agrochemicals Are Starving Costa Rica’s Bees How Is Bayer’s Roundup Killing Costa Rica’s Bees? Bayer’s Roundup and other agrochemicals are wiping out the plants bees need to survive, pushing pollinators to the brink...
The Forgotten Connection: Costa Rica’s Indigenous People, the Mayans, and the Sacred Melipona Honey
Throughout history, bees have played a vital role in shaping civilizations, particularly in Mesoamerica, where the sacred stingless Melipona bee was revered by the Mayans. While Costa Rica and the Mayan heartland of Mexico and Guatemala may seem worlds apart, the...
Bob’s Caffeinated Adventure: Finding Liquid Gold and Magic Honey in Palmares
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Bob’s love for adventure is only rivaled by his love for a good cup of coffee. So when he heard about Torunes Coffee Plantation in the hills of...
Why the Guitite Tree is Essential for Costa Rica’s Pollinators
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]The Guitite Tree (Acnistus arborescens): A Vital Pollinator Resource in Costa Rica What is the Guitite Tree? The Guitite tree (Acnistus arborescens) is...