ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP MEETS
SUSTAINABLE COFFEE FARMING
PROCAFE empowers smallholder farmers and rural communities across Puerto Rico through a combination of environmental restoration, education, and economic resilience initiatives. We lead large-scale agroforestry efforts, distributing millions of trees and promoting sustainable land use. Our youth education programs bring environmental leadership and conservation skills into schools, preparing the next generation to care for the island’s natural resources. Through the Fondo R.A.I.Z., we provide farmers with access to capital and technical assistance to rebuild and adapt to climate challenges. Across all our work, we focus on community-driven solutions that restore the land, strengthen livelihoods, and build a more resilient future for Puerto Rico.
CAFÉ DEL FUTURO
Café del Futuro is PROCAFE’s current flagship agroforestry conservation initiative, focused on restoring Puerto Rico’s mountain ecosystems while supporting smallholder farmers. The program, an alliance led by NCBA-CLUSA, distributes native and shade trees, promotes sustainable farming practices, quantifies carbon capture, and provides technical assistance to help farmers adapt to climate change and reach better markets for their coffee. Funded in part by the USDA, Café del Futuro combines reforestation and soil conservation to regenerate the land and strengthen rural livelihoods.
Agroforestry & Conservation
Education & Youth Engagement
Access to Capital & Resilience
Restoring ecosystems, strengthening farms.
This category includes all reforestation, seed distribution, and support efforts aimed at building climate resilience, food security, and promoting biodiversity in farms.
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Semillas de Cambio / Plátanos para la montaña - Tree and shade seedling distribution
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Community and school-based nurseries
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Bioinsumos and composting education
Growing the next generation of environmental leaders.
Programs that bring environmental education, leadership development, and conservation skills into schools and youth spaces.
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"Growing the Next Generation of Environmental Leaders" schools program
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School partnerships and reforestation campaigns
Financial tools for sustainable farming.
Support systems that connect farmers with the resources they need to thrive, adapt, and invest in sustainable practices.
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Fondo R.A.I.Z. - Partnerships with cooperatives and CDFIs
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Farm & Food Workers Relief program
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Support for farm planning and climate adaptation investments
Community Development & Advocacy
Innovation & Environmental Research
Women in Agriculture
Standing together for a just, sustainable rural future. Efforts that connect PROCAFE members to one another, to resources, and to public or private sector allies.
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Member assemblies and governance support
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Advocacy for smallholder rights
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Strategic partnerships with organizations like Hispanic Federation, USDA, and more.
Driving data-informed, nature-based solutions. We are building a foundation for long-term impact by investing in applied research on soil health, carbon capture, and climate-smart agroforestry. Through partnerships with universities, technical consultants, and global certifiers, PROCAFE collects and shares data that informs better practices on the ground—and opens doors to new opportunities like carbon credit markets and ecosystem services compensation.
Centering the leadership of women in the land’s recovery.Across all our programs, PROCAFE is committed to lifting up the voices of women in rural Puerto Rico. We support women-led farms, cooperatives, and conservation projects while providing space for knowledge-sharing, technical training, and visibility. We believe building a resilient future starts with equity—on the land, in the home, and in leadership.
