Fazenda Jaguara, managed by producers André Garcia, Natalia Brito, and Benicio Garcia, in São João Del Rei. Established in 2001 in the Campo das Vertentes region, the farm began as an innovative project blending family tradition with forward-thinking agricultural practices. In 2013, André and Natalia took over operations, driven by a vision to create a sustainable future through agroforestry, biodiversity protection, and environmentally responsible farming. Their commitment to sustainability earned the farm a CO² Negative Certificate in 2021.
Spanning approximately 90 hectares, with 70 hectares dedicated to coffee cultivation, Fazenda Jaguara is home to eight resident employees and their families. The Garcia family has grown coffee since 1950, with multiple generations working together to produce exceptional specialty coffees. In 2019, the farm gained national recognition, securing fifth place in the Cup of Excellence competition with a score of 90.47 for their innovative fermentation process, Crazy Coffee. Beyond producing outstanding coffee, Fazenda Jaguara is committed to enhancing workers' well-being and practicing organic, environmentally conscious agriculture.
The farm cultivates a diverse range of coffee varieties, including Acaiá, Yellow and Red Catuaí, Yellow Catucaí, Mundo Novo, Yellow and Red Bourbon, Arara, Acauã, and Guará. Over the past six years, agrochemical use has been reduced by 80% through strategic measures such as planting resistant species, pruning to optimise sunlight exposure, fostering biodiversity to encourage natural pest predators, and applying natural fertilisers. In select areas, coffee is intercropped with avocado and banana trees to enhance ecological balance.
