Many non-organic coffee growers routinely use these poisonous chemicals. These toxins can contaminate coffee and the people who drink the coffee. Beneficial insects and herbal teas are used instead of insecticides. Hand weeding is used, not herbicides. Cafe Mam coffee, grown under these practices, is free from contaminants.
Terraces conserve rainwater and reduce run-off.
Paths and streams are protected to prevent erosion. Cafe Mam is grown by native American farmers on their own land. Farm sizes vary between 1 and 10 acres. The value of the work-share increases as each farm becomes fully organic and the harvest is worth more. In order to avoid exploitive situations, committee and officer terms are for one year with no re-election.