We believe that thriving farms build thriving communities.

Monte Azul is transforming Puerto Rico’s agricultural future—one farmer, one family, and one community at a time. From seed to market, our work empowers small-scale producers with the tools, training, and support they need to grow sustainably, increase income, and build resilient local food systems.

Our Impact

Together with partners, farmers, and community leaders, we are building measurable change:

• 600+ farmers trained across all 78 municipalities and 5 countries since 2021!

• Over 300 workshop attendees per year

• $500,000+ annual budget reinvested into rural communities

• La Canasta Saludable farm store + Plaza Las Américas pop-up generating monthly income for local farmers

• 22-acre demonstration farm in Maricao & 2.5-acre training center in Yabucoa

• 14+ local and national funding partners supporting agricultural resilience

Be Part of Puerto Rico’s Agricultural Transformation!

There are many ways to become involved in our impactful work in Puerto Rico including:

1. Follow our work on Social Media
   We post regular updates on our programs, see our work in action, and even tips on how to farm in tropical environments. Stay tuned for a new podcast in 2026.

2. Learn more with our blog and LinkedIn Newsletter, Farmside Chats

   Subscribe to our email newsletter, our LinkedIn newsletter called “Farmside Chats” or read our blog posts on our website.

3. Shop With Impact: Support our work through purchasing local Puerto Rican artisanal products such as Monte Azul Coffee, 14 artisanal hot sauce, honey, t-shirts and more shipped directly to you.

4. Donate today

Our Programs

We connect knowledge, land, and economic opportunity through hands-on experiences and farm-centered support:

The Academy of Sustainable Agriculture & Innovation

Training programs that equip new and established farmers with real-world skills—from regenerative growing methods to business development, marketing, and value-added production.

A pipeline of support to help farmers start, grow, and scale their agribusinesses through mentorship, workshops, land access, and market preparation.

Yabucoa Food Hub –

La Canasta Saludable

Our community-based farm store and regional hub that aggregates local harvests, strengthens farmer sales, provides value-added processing, and connects producers to new markets.

Academic Immersion Programs

Experiential learning programs for schools and universities that blend agriculture, culture, and environmental stewardship to inspire the next generation of changemakers.