2020 Partner Report

Finca Elvesia
Dominican Republic

Tucked away in the foothills of Los Haitises National Park near the quiet village of El Valle, life at Finca Elvesia seems timeless. The COVID-19 pandemic did not make significant inroads at this remote location, so this year was not much different than others. The farm continued to be productive, as it was not impacted as severely by the drought as the growing regions further west.

Cell phone service is weak and spotty in the area, so it often takes me several days to find a way to connect with Isidro, who manages the farm operations there. The mid-crop is progressing slowly as the trees rest after several productive harvests and the mild drought over the summer.

Visiting Finca Elvesia

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, our last in-person visit to Finca Elvesia was in 2019.

*Price based on FOB terms and equal to the negotiated fixed price or to the negotiated premium plus the world market price on the day the contract is closed

**Price the individual farmer receives for their cacao prior to its export. Taza's 2016 Transparency Report, "Let's Talk Price" provides an in-depth exploration of the topic

*** Wages are paid in local currency and are translated into USD, but are not adjusted for purchasing power or a country's cost of living. Where a range is given, wages vary based on type of work and skill and experience level. In all cases, our Partners pay employees at or above their country's minimum wage