Aldemar Quistial

Aldemar’s 3-hectare farm sits in the Colombia township of La Esperanza, though his home, wet mill, and dryer are in the nearby township of Cabeceras. He is a part of "Los Guacharos," a group of independent, quality-focused small producers in Bruselas, Southern Huila, Colombia. Together they're collectively converting to fully organic agriculture.

Los Guacharos make their own fertilizers and fungicides and are installing complex water filtration systems to help mitigate contamination of water systems. Aldemar has been a long-term collaborator, an important leader, and a fundamental part of the Los Guacharos group for many years.