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    Among the plantations of the Akha Ama cooperative in northern Thailand, some 14 families have joined together to promote a future in sustainable agriculture. Views[576] Two Akha women take a moment to rest between their six-hour days in the coffee fields and their numerous domestic responsibilities. Females play a large role in Akha society and culture. Views[460] One of the secrets to the high quality crop grown in the Akha village is the access to fresh spring water. Cleaning the coffee cherries is imperative, however the purity of the water is also important to the livelihood of the community. Views[465] High in the mountainous region of northern Thailand, tucked majestically among fertile red clay and copious foliage lies the Akha village, a hill tribe and ethnic minority. They cultivate coffee and stone fruits, sustaining themselves through an entrepreneurial venture run by an ex-monk turned university student, visionary and son of the 'Akha Ama' (Akha mother). Views[609] Do you ponder where your cup of coffee comes from? How it got to you, or how many miles it traveled? Do you imagine the people, villages or the color of the soil behind your 'Christmas blend'? I wanted to learn more about my consumption practices and set out to discover the truths behind a single estate coffee plantation, Akha Ama in Thailand. Views[574]
     

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    Do you ponder where your cup of coffee comes from? How it got to you, or how many miles it traveled? Do you imagine the people, villages or the color of the soil behind your 'Christmas blend'? I wanted to learn more about my consumption practices and set out to discover the truths behind a single estate coffee plantation, Akha Ama in Thailand.

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