Labor management and safety
This topic covers the principles of labor management and worker safety in coffee farming, including recruitment, fair practices, health protection, and compliance with ethical and legal standards.
Coffee farming
Organic vs conventional inputs
This topic compares organic and conventional farming inputs in coffee production, examining their benefits, limitations, and roles in sustainability and cup quality.
Nursery establishment and seedling care
This topic explains how to establish a coffee nursery, select and germinate seeds, and care for seedlings before field planting to ensure strong, productive coffee trees.
Microclimates and aspect
This topic explains how microclimates and slope aspect influence coffee cultivation, showing how subtle variations in environment shape yield, quality, and terroir expression.
Soil types and fertility management
This topic explores the main soil types suitable for coffee cultivation, how soil fertility influences plant health and cup quality, and the management practices farmers use to sustain productive soils.
Rainfall patterns and dry seasons
This topic explores how rainfall distribution and dry seasons affect coffee flowering, fruit development, and harvest cycles, and why water availability is critical to both yield and quality.