francisco sakaguchi

Francisco Wataru Sakaguchi applies “Natural Agriculture” on his property, a technique in which the subtle physical relationships and spiritual bonds involved in the cultivation of fine cocoa are considered.

Francisco is the son of a forestry engineer called Noboru Sakaguchi, who moved to Brazil in the mid-20th century and planted a forest in which more than 80 fruit trees are now harvested, with leafy trees and remarkable biodiversity. The area is an example of regeneration through the Agroforestry System after successive failures of previous generations in monoculture cultivation.

With the legacy of teachings and learning from his father, in addition to his deep knowledge of the forest and connection with nature, Francisco Sakaguchi currently considers himself an extractivist and no longer a farmer. He has applied “Natural Agriculture” to most of his property, a holistic system that is guided by the intrinsic wisdom of nature.