by Paul Katzeff | Dec 1, 2017 | Farmers & Cooperatives
Farmers & Cooperatives Hello, my friends! My name is John Elijah, and I am excited to introduce myself and my project to the Thanksgiving Coffee community. I have dreamt of creating a video production company here in Uganda for the past several years, and...
by Paul Katzeff | Nov 29, 2017 | Farmers & Cooperatives
Farmers & Cooperatives As we express gratitude for our families and friends during this season, you are at the top of my list. Thanksgiving Coffee’s supporters are some of the most forward-thinking and philanthropic people I have ever met, with great ideas...
by Paul Katzeff | Jul 17, 2017 | Farmers & Cooperatives, From the Roastery
Coffee 101 In 1998, I was in Nepal. I was there because USAID offered me a free trip, provided I completed their mission. The mission: to assess the coffee world in Nepal, from the farm to the cup. Nepal had some history in coffee production but it was in the distant...
by Paul Katzeff | Jul 11, 2017 | From the Roastery
From the Roastery I was born in The Bronx. I played stick ball. I hung out at the corner candy store. I bought two pretzels for 3¢. We read comic books, which cost a dime. Once they were read, we traded them for 2¢. You could take your old comics out on the...
by Paul Katzeff | May 19, 2017 | Farmers & Cooperatives
Farmers & Cooperatives I was trailing off to sleep, it was a cool summer night in Mendocino. Joan’s voice came into my consciousness and broke my reverie. She was not yet ready to say good night to the day. “Paul, I was listening to NPR today and there...
