Our lifelong interest in coffee, warm places, and agriculture all come together for us in this business.

We have long loved coffee. We begin the day with a pot of coffee and end it with the same. For us, roasting our own coffee beans is a natural progression.

We have long loved agriculture as well. After growing vegetables, herbs, and alfalfa in the Methow Valley for the past twenty years, we are now grateful for the opportunity to promote sustainable agriculture for farmers in other parts of the world. For many farmers in developing countries, survival can be a struggle. Low prices, an unstable world market, and isolation keep them always on the edge of poverty. We can make a difference.

Living as we do in a small, rural community with a deep interest in global and environmental issues, we are pleased to offer several organic fair trade coffees. Buying these coffees can give farmers around the world a living wage, can build community and provide schools. Choosing organic can limit the use of pesticides and protect forest biodiversity, intentionally "intercropping" coffee with various kinds of shade and fruit trees, helping to prevent soil erosion and securing homes for migratory birds. Through our choices, we can make the world a better place. . .for now and for generations to come.

(For more information on organic and fair trade coffees, see our Organic Fair Trade page.)

Contact us at:
Dave and Ann Tate
P.O. Box 213
Carlton, WA 98814
509-997-5002
dave@methowvalleyroasters.com
www.methowvalleyroasters.com