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ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT
First Colony is proud to offer shade-grown organic coffees. Shade-grown refers to the way coffee was traditionally farmed. For generations, coffee shrubs were planted in the shade of taller existing trees. This method provides excellent homes for birds and other forest dwelling wildlife. In recent decades, coffee farmers around the world have converted to "sun coffee" farms by clear-cutting trees to increase production. Unfortunately, this shift does more than increase yields; it also greatly disrupts migratory bird patterns. Shade-grown coffee growers are committed to maintaining the natural farming landscape and to preserving bird habitats while harvesting excellent coffees.
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