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2015 & 2016: Specialty Coffee
Association of America
Sustainability Award
Runner Up
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Thank you from the CAN team!
In these uncertain times, your commitment to actions that nurture the swarm of life is critical. We know that when we support each other, we strengthen actions that steward the relationships that connect all of us to building dignified food systems and dignified futures.
Dignified and Community Agro Food Systems in 2025!
CAN Support the persistence of rural communities and their agroecologies. These grow from the restoration of microorganisms, the integration of youth into community markets, elders and youth learning from each other, and building dignified livelihoods intertwined with forest ecologies.
Multiplying Native Soil Microorganisms for Milpa Planting Nurtures the Swarm of Life
The CAN team connect Tierras Milperas with RIAC youth from Nicaragua who share videos, manual guides, and through virtual sessions share successful practice of preparing and using native forest microorganisms to regenerate cultivated soils.
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About CAN
CAN is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to sustain rural livelihoods and environments in the global south through the integration of agroecology-based research, education, and development strategies. Our work is both regional and global, with projects and activities in Mexico, Central America, and the United States.