Central American coffee farmers disappointed with results

Some coffee growers in Central America have been disappointed with the miniscule profits they’ve received in order to produce environmentally-responsible, organic, or fair-trade coffee. The costs of producing premium coffee- such as increasing wages, constant inspections, and reducing chemicals- are quite high though fair trade and environmental advocates emphasize that there are other benefits aside from receiving a healthy profit. (Image via this site).

Central America, international economy