With our support, over 3,000 acres across 66 communities in Michoacán have been positively impacted with the trees enjoying an impressive survival rate of more than 65%. Education on responsible farming and conservation practices is also a priority for this partnership.
Many paths, one purpose:Our comprehensive sustainability initiatives
MHAIA and the avocado industry in Mexico are committed to sustainable development across the avocado producing region. It’s a commitment that goes beyond simply protecting and conserving the land and water. Our initiatives procure the economic security of the communities in Michoacán and ensure the quality of Mexican avocados. Visit the Avocado Institute to learn more.
Protecting and planting forests for monarchs
MHAIA has been the foremost benefactor of Forests for Monarchs since 2017. With this partnership, 1.4 million trees have been planted in and around the biosphere and watersheds of Michoacán to protect the natural habitat of the monarch butterfly.
With our support, over 3,000 acres across 66 communities in Michoacán have been positively impacted with the trees enjoying an impressive survival rate of more than 65%. Education on responsible farming and conservation practices is also a priority for this partnership.
Educating producing communities
MHAIA, in partnership with the Association of Avocado Exporting Producers and Packers of Mexico (APEAM), not only follows all U.S. and Mexican regulations and guidelines related to pest control, food safety, deforestation and other important environmental and labor matters, but also has proactive initiatives that contribute to a sustainable development of the avocado producing communities.
One of them is a partnership with the Lazos Foundation, a widely respected nonprofit dedicated to the improvement of education. Since 2011, this initiative has benefited 7,839 children in 24 schools across 15 municipalities throughout Michoacán, providing materials, uniforms, and laptops to students; workshops for parents; training for teachers; and 43 construction projects to improve schools’ infrastructure.