At Tim Wendelboe, regenerative agriculture is more than a technique. It is a long-term commitment to improving soil health, coffee productivity, and environmental sustainability. We want to create a holistic system based on positive outcomes for soil, water, biodiversity and life on the farms as well as the quality of the coffee.

Instead of relying on mineral fertilisers, fungicides and pesticides, regenerative farming focuses on restoring ecosystems using natural and biological methods. The idea is simple: Healthier soil leads to healthier plants - and ultimately, better-tasting coffee.

We believe this is the future of coffee farming – and we are proud to be part of that change.

What does it mean to us?

Soil, biodiversity, and water are widely regarded as the three core pillars of regenerative agriculture. To these, we add life on the farm and farmer welfare as equally essential elements. Together, they form the foundation of a resilient farm and, in turn, high-quality coffee. Importantly, these elements must be understood in symbiosis.

- Healthier soils and improved soil fertility can support more efficient water use.

- Increased biodiversity can help protect against pests and disease.

- Better farmer welfare can strengthen resilience against climate challenges.

At Tim Wendelboe, regenerative agriculture is not about ticking boxes. It is about outcomes: improved productivity and quality, higher carbon sequestration, greater biodiversity, stronger resilience to climate change, and reduced costs for farmers. We also recognise that no two farms are alike, so our approach takes into account geographical, geological, and cultural differences to ensure meaningful and lasting impact. Ultimately, we believe that healthier soils and stronger coffee trees will lead to improved cup quality. For that reason, indicators of coffee quality will be an integral part of how we measure success in our regenerative work.

Bioreactor from Finca el Puente

TW Biological Project

In November 2023, we announced an ambitious ten-year goal: by 2034, all the coffees we purchase should come from regenerative farming systems. To begin this journey, we launched the TW Biological Project in partnership with Biofilia, a team of experts based in Mexico.

This three-year project is being carried out across all the farms we source from in Central and South America. Its purpose is to improve soil health, strengthen crops, and increase both yield and profitability for farmers. At the same time, we are looking beyond productivity alone. The project seeks to enhance carbon sequestration, increase on-farm biodiversity, build resilience to climate change, and reduce costs for producers.

What do we aim to achieve with our ten-year plan?

At the heart of our ten-year plan for regenerative agriculture lies a simple yet ambitious mission: to improve productivity and quality on the farms we work with, while at the same time reducing input and labour costs for farmers. For coffee to remain both a sustainable livelihood for producers and a viable future for all of us in the industry, the system must work for everyone involved.

Core project goals are

  • - Produce more and better coffee without synthetic fertilisers and pesticides, while reducing costs for farmers
  • - Increase microbial life in the soil and improve the nutrient cycle
  • - Increase soil organic matter
  • - Strengthen the farm’s capacity for carbon sequestration
  • - Enhance biodiversity
  • - Reduce water contamination and improve the soil’s water-holding capacity
  • - Build resilience to climate change and extreme weather events

Do you want to learn more?

If you would like to dive deeper into this topic, we recommend listening to Tim Wendelboe’s Coffee Podcast. Several episodes explore regenerative farming and sustainability in coffee, offering insights straight from the farms and conversations with experts.

Listen to the episode on regenerative farming