Vânia was not born in the countryside, but in 2014 she decided to leave city life and career. In Bahia, he understood that it is possible to keep the forest alive and produce at the same time, and in this way he cultivates fine cocoa throughout the year, maintaining all the sustainability of the field with conscientious pruning, a hard, considerate and delicate work.

There are already 3 generations of the family dedicated to the cultivation of cocoa, starting with his grandfather, who, fleeing the drought, arrived in the Apuarema region around 1930. From grandfather to father, father to Antônio and from Antônio to his son, who already has his own cocoa trees in the fields, cultivated by Antônio thinking about his son's future.

The history of cocoa crosses generations to Agripino's family. In contact with cocoa since he was 8 years old, he went up to the fields together with his father and grandfather, and continued to preserve the crop for the rest of his life.

In the region of Jaguaquara and Apuarema, Marcos Pereira Silva grows fine cocoa - a much more laborious cocoa that requires a lot of care, dedication and more days of production.

Growing up in the Apuarema region, he has already worked as a Cowboy and cultivated vegetables that helped with food and income. Today he says he knows how to do a little of everything: farming, taking care of livestock and even building fences.

Juvenil has his own garden in the backyard of his house, wich he bought from his uncle, an inheritance from his grandfather. There, he takes care of and manages the old cacao trees preserved by previous generations and also has the support of Antônio, another uncle, also a cacao producer, who inherited another part of the same farm and accompanied Juvenil in planting, handling and harvesting. The other part of Juvenil's production comes from his partnership on the Nova Esperança farm, owned by Adilson, his neighbor and boss. Adilson was a pioneer in the production of fine cocoa in the region, but he insisted on opening doors so that his employees could also produce, sell fine cocoa and be able to grow with this possibility.

This story begins in the 1970s, when Augusto decides to buy the land and start the Nova Esperança Farm. Known throughout the region, worked until very old in the countryside before he died and remembered by many as a local reference. Size is representative for Adilson, who, continuing his father's production, keeps this grandeur alive.

Located in Apuarema and under the care of Edson, all workers were already active when we were received at around 6:30 am. Proud, with two Dengo Edson trophies he works for a fine cocoa and his results are incredible, such as fermentation rates that have already reached 98% and the success in the production of organic and varietal batches of cocoa PH16.

Antônio and Gabriel - we present the story of a father and son who together found work in the countryside that today is a source of income and peace for the whole family. They show a special affection for cabruca production and preservation of large trees, in addition to dedication to their employees who love to teach about fine cocoa to open up the possibility that they also start producing.

Emílio's story with the Jaraguá Farm begins when he receives part of the land as inheritance and decides to invest in cocoa production. Emílio draws attention to the careful and thoughtful work that fine cocoa requires, signaling that in order to sell the final product, he needs to pass. for an assessment and achieve a demanding standard.

Ronaldo Souza dos Santos is a medium producer in the region of Itajuípe, Bahia. His property currently has 70 ha and produces quality cocoa in common varieties, hybrids and clones.

Filadelfo Nery Since 1983, Filadelfo has been cultivating cocoa on the Balneão farm, in Apuarema. .Graduated in agronomy, he witnessed the ups and downs of cocoa from generation to generation, which inspired him to implement several innovations in the cultivation of roots planted in 1922 by his grandfather. To grow cocoa in an increasingly natural, productive and sustainable way.

Patrick Labarrére  is a medium producer in the region of Una, Bahia. His property currently has 45 hectares and produces quality cocoa in common varieties, hybrids and clones.

Orlantildes started to cultivate cocoa after he retired. Son and grandson of cacao farmers, he was raised on a cacao farm and worked in a bank all his life only to discover later that his heart really belongs to farming and farming. This passion is even in the nickname: Land

When Dengo arrived in the region of the Jaguaquara and Jequié nucleus, João was already producing its fine cocoa, and the company today is yet another sales possibility that complements his income, based on family farming.

Manoel Francisco Santana and Antonia Lemos  are a couple of small producers from the region of Camamu, Bahia. Their properties currently have 4 hectares and produce quality cocoa in the common variety.

He has been producing his own cocoa since he was 15. Today, he has 80 years old, of extensive experience with the land and cocoa farming. He believes that the secret to making good cocoa is work. But he recognizes that the best tool in the world is friendship: everyone helps with cocoa. And each encounter gains even more flair with a verse by Moysés, who is also a poet.

Fernando Luiz dos Santos  is a small producer in the region of Camamu, Bahia. His property currently has 3.5 hectares and produces quality cocoa in the Parazinho variety.

Luciano Ramos de Lima  is a small producer in the region of Ilhéus, Bahia. His property currently has 5ha and produces quality cocoa in common varieties and clones.

Methuselah Santana believes that the earth gives everything when you care for it. After the difficulties that came with the witch's broom plague, Methuselah even thought about giving up cocoa, but he rose again and today lives off the cultivation of fine cocoa with the help of his daughters Yasmin and Micaela. His greatest dream is also his greatest wealth: to see his work bear fruit.

Ozana Maria Bonfim de Santana  is a small producer in the region of Camamu, Bahia. Her property currently has 10 ha and produces quality cocoa in common varieties, hybrids and clones.

José Augusto Tourinho Dantas Junior, also known as Guga. This producer has an area of ​​112 ha of cocoa in the region of Ilhéus.

João Menezes  lives in Jaguaquara, located in the north of Ilhéus. On a property that produces 20 ha of cocoa, João has lived from the plantation since he was born and learned everything he knows about the subject from his parents.

Washington Miazato son of Japanese immigrants, Washington left the countryside to study, knowing that if he ever returned to agriculture, he would return to the fertile lands of southern Bahia. And so it was. At 81 years old and with a lot of passion, he studies without tiring about cocoa cultivation, learning more and more from the references of cocoa farming around the world. Always with the objective of turning the findings of the researches you read into reality and innovation in the field.

Henrique Souza  lives in Jaguaquara, a municipality located in the north of Ilhéus. It has an area of ​​20 ha of cocoa, which he cultivates through the principles of Agroecology, a concept that believes that 'nature takes care of its own nature'.

Fernando and Francisco  are brothers and small producers who have worked in the fields since childhood and have learned a lot from their father, Mr. Manduca. Each one has his property in the Camamu region, which is north of Itacaré. Fernando has 3.5ha of cocoa and Chiquinho has 4ha.

Since the devastation of cocoa with the witch's broom pest, Walter has been cultivating the Santo Antônio farm to restore cocoa in southern Bahia, always prioritizing the good relationship with nature. The help of its partners is essential to rebuild cacao farming in the region – a job done with great care and with many hands.

Uberico's dedication to managing the fields is remarkable, as is his extensive experience in working with cocoa. In order to be able to produce fine cocoa, Uberico was persistent and persevering - he conducts his life trying to respect the time of living each process.

José Wildes Barbosa  is a small producer in the region of Camamu, Bahia. His property currently has 3.5 ha and produces quality cocoa in the Parazinho variety.

Luiz Moura  has an area of ​​100ha of cocoa, which is located in Camacan, a municipality located in the south of Ilhéus. Mr. Luiz, Guilherme's father, taught his son everything he knows about the fruit and farming. Lots of stories to tell.