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History of the farm

Fazenda Santa Mariana belongs to a society of siblings who acquired lands around their mother’s farm, where superior-quality coffee is grown. It makes up a society of specialty coffee producters, called "Cafe_ Dom Mariana."

In this way, conditions were created to expand coffee-growing areas and to use common areas for processing the beans, thus decreasing the usage of water and electricity.

Group Awards

BSCA:
– finalist in the Cup of Excellence (Pulped Naturals, Early Harvest) contest in the 2002, 2003, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014, placing in the top 10 several times.
– 2nd place in the 1st Edition of the Cup of Excellence (Naturals, Late Harvest) 2011 and finalist in 2013.

EMATER: MG – 2nd place in 2005 and finalist in 2006, 2012 and 2013

ABIC: 3rd place in 2005

Illycaffe_: Finalist in 7 consecutive editions, 2007/08 to 2013/14 harvests, being:
– 2nd place 2010/11 harvest
– 9th place 2008/09 harvest
– 10th place 2007/08 harvest

COCARIVE / Nucoffee: 1st and 5th place in 2012 in the 1st Coffee Quality Contest and finalist in 2013

Certifications
– "Rainforest Alliance" sustainable agriculture network
– "CertificaMinas" State Coffee Certification Program, from the State of Minas Gerais