Jonathan González, a young farmer from Caguas, has a passion for agriculture and created his own brand, 'De mi tierra a mi pueblo', to bring local products directly to the Puerto Rican people. Alongside his family, González cultivates plátanos, coffee, lemons, lettuce, and other produce on his farm in the San Salvador neighborhood. Despite facing challenges such as atmospheric phenomena and drought, González advocates for prioritizing agriculture in Puerto Rico and streamlining the process for requesting state and federal aid.
With less than 15% of supermarket products coming from local production, González aims to contribute to strengthening local agriculture and reducing dependence on imported goods. His work goes beyond farming, representing an opportunity to cultivate hope and build a more prosperous and self-sufficient Puerto Rico.