Certified Coffee Farms

Bird Friendly® organic, shade-grown coffee supports bird conservation, a healthy environment and the livelihood of small-scale farm owners.

There are many benefits to becoming a certified Bird Friendly farm, including:

• A key role in local and global conservation work
• Access to gourmet markets, irrespective of farm size
• Climate change mitigation and extreme weather protection for crops through shade trees
• Protection of soil and water resources from the agroforestry environment
• Healthier environment for workers and downstream communities
• Organic matter recycling from the leaf litter generated by shade trees
• Nitrogen fixing (and soil improvement) from leguminous species of shade trees
• Wood and fruit products from shade trees
• Ecotourism possibilities for birdwatchers, nature lovers and agricultural tourists
• Association with the Smithsonian Institution’s cutting-edge research, conservation work, brand recognition and Bird Friendly marketing approach
• Additional incomes from products grown under Bird Friendly shade, such as fruits, honey and timber

Learn more about Bird Friendly certification, including shade-management criteria and a list of certification agencies.

Certified Coffee Farms