Case Studies

San Juan Sacatepéquez is located 32 kilometers from Guatemala City and has a temperate climate. In the highland areas, such as the village of Loma Alta, elevations reach up to 1,800 meters above sea level, resulting in cooler temperatures. 
These highland regions have become important centers for the cultivation of ornamental flowers. 
The production of flowers such as roses, carnations, lilies, gerberas, baby's breath, and especially several varieties of chrysanthemums has become an important source of income for local communities.
Many of these flowers are exported to Mexico, Europe, the United States and Central America, contributing significantly to the local economy and helping to maintain one of the country's lowest migration rates to northern countries.

The introduction of EM Technology led to multiple benefits:

- Reduced chemical inputs: EM・1 helped reduce synthetic fertilizer use by more than 50%, and reduced dependence on agrochemicals by up to 75%.
- Improved root systems: Early application of EM・1 strengthened plant roots, increasing overall vigor.
- Enhanced flower quality: Chrysanthemums became more vigorous, compact, uniform, and vibrant, with shelf life extended up to 20 days.
- Increased yields: More stems per bed were observed, while mortality rates dropped.
- Fewer pests and odors: Farmers reported a reduction in flies and bad smells from fertilizers.
- Chemical free practices: No germicides or fungicides were needed in the production process.
- Faster harvest cycles: EM Technology shortened the growth cycle by at least 15 days, allowing for an additional harvest each year (from 3 to 4).
- Greater profitability: The combination of reduced input costs and more abundant harvests resulted in 20% higher profits per cycle.
- Sustainable production: Flower production became more environmentally friendly and economically viable.
- Better plant development: Previously underdeveloped tips on mother plants became fuller with EM・1 use, creating more robust plants.
- In 2024, the village of Loma Alta hosted an International Seminar on Regenerative Agriculture. Local farmers shared their experiences using EM Technology with visiting partners from across Latin America. Participants witnessed the benefits of EM Technology in ornamental flower production and heard testimonials about the transformation it brought to the region’s agriculture.