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In spring, the anticipation of the return of migratory birds, including warblers, adds a sense of wonder to the season. Among these avian travelers are the 'coffee birds,' a term that is at the heart of our Birds & Beans coffee mission. Our Bird Friendly coffee roasts bear such as Scarlet Tanager, Chestnut-sided Warbler, Wood Thrush, Baltimore Oriole, American Redstart, and Kingbirds, to highlight the connection between coffee cultivation and bird habitats.Birds & Beans sources its coffee from family farms certified as shade-grown and 'Bird Friendly' by the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center, underscoring its commitment to sustainable practices. These farms, resembling...

We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support of Birds & Beans coffee and our dedicated mission. Thanks to you, we experienced tremendous growth in 2023, expanding our reach to more farms and welcoming new customers. As we embark on the exciting journey that is 2024, our plans are set to amplify our impact even further, and we're counting on your ongoing support to champion the cause of protecting birds, family farms, and the precious Earth we all call home. A key aspect of our commitment involves collaborative efforts with our esteemed Conservation Partners. In the coming year, our...

As the growing season ends in much of our country, local farm stands overflow with 'good food'. We are lucky to live in an area where there are several farm stands, a weekly farmers market, and some very good local seafood. We make it a priority to support local farm families. These hardworking stewards of the land put in long hours and take a real interest in what they grow, raise, and sell. We buy regularly from our local The King Farm, now in its 200th year. The current generation is working with other farms and food producers to offer...

Did you know that in the vast Canadian boreal region, there could be up to five billion land birds? These feathered friends come in all shapes and sizes, from majestic hawks to tiny hummingbirds. Some stay year-round, while others make the long journey during migration. This incredible ecosystem, with its expansive wetlands, serves as a bustling nursery for over 12 million waterbirds and millions of land birds. What's even more astonishing is that the boreal region is home to around 60% of all Canadian landbirds and nearly 30% of those in the United States and Canada combined! That's a whole...