Mandela's Mission is
to Cultivate Connections that Nourish
People and the Planet
through Agroecology.
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Our digital farmers' market offers a wide range of fresh produce and services. We're committed to providing the best quality products to our customers.
We're the farmer ↔️ customer connection – letting customers know what's available from the farms, and letting the farms know what the customers want.
We are dedicated to providing you with an extraordinary experience, with fresh products and friendly farmers on every corner.
We offer a direct connection to healthy farms and farm products in Panama.
We cultivate connections for healthy eating, prosperous farms, and meaningful journeys.
Mandela provides farmers in Panama:
- Shared Knowledge - technical assistance in agroecology
- Shared Market - a digital marketplace to sell directly to buyers
- Shared Routes - collaboration to organize farm visits
- Shared Resources - accessible means to purchase agroecological supplies
Mandela in Numbers
Analysis of the enthusiasm for our new company: a detailed look at the numbers of people making the launch of Mandela possible.
84%
Consumer interest
Surveyed consumers in Penonomé, Coronada, and El Valle show enthusiasm for Mandela.
15
Angel Investors
Have made loans and gifts of $5,000 -- $20,000 to get Mandela started. More are needed to get us to the point of being self sustaining.
Meet our wonderful partners
Passionate farmers and collaborators dedicated to equity and sustainability
Maria Gonzalez
Panamanian Farmer
"I'd love to be part of Mandela because it will help us sell our crops and learn. It will also motivate us to keep working the land in a natural, organic way to sustain healthy crops and soil. Thank you for caring about us. "
Jorge Pardo
President, Vámonos Tours
"Our recent service-learning agricultural experience in Panama, was truly transformative. The experience went far beyond labor; it was a meaningful exchange of knowledge and a powerful connection with the community."
Rito Gonzalez
Panamanian Farmer
"I've sold my products at a low price, and I'm happy to hear the Mandela project is coming. I'd like to participate in producing and selling at a better price. Thank you."
Euribiades Dominguez
Panamanian Farmer
"We've been farming here for 17 years and get visitors from all over the world. Our group is happy to have this alliance with Mandela. We're here to work with all of you."
Frequently asked questions
In this section, you can find answers to common questions about our business and the farms we serve.
Mandela offers four integrated programs for small-scale farmers and their customers. Our Shared Market, Shared Routes, and Shared Resources programs enhance the production of the farms in our network and generate shared income between the farms and Mandela. Our Shared Knowledge program is technical assistance that we offer at no cost to farmers affiliated with Mandela.
You can reach our team by emailing equipo@mandelapanama.com or calling
+506 6199-7713 (Panama) or +1 207-266-6864 (USA). Our friendly staff will help with any questions or concerns.
We’re dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for everyone, ensuring a delightful experience.
We work with all the farmers in our network to use practices that focus on a healthy ecosystem and soil health, avoiding the toxic chemicals used in conventional farming.
Join over 35 people who love shopping on our Digital Farmers' Market for fresh, local products.
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