The farm grows shade-grown coffee using agroforestry and follows Rainforest Alliance standards. 45% of the farm is a forest within El Arenal Nature Reserve, supplying water to Las Escaleras community. The forest is vital for local flora and fauna, including the endangered Bell Bird. San Antonio also has a school for young children from neighboring farms. The San Antonio farm was declared a Private Wildlife Reserve in 2001 and is part of the Central American Biological Corridor by the management of its owners to contribute to the preservation of natural resources. Farms that are private wildlife reserves are managed with standards of good agricultural and environmental practices. San Antonio was the largest farm with organic production in Nicaragua from 2001 to 2009. Organic production was discontinued, as the organic market did not pay a fair differential to compensate for the high costs involved in organic production.