Program Overview
A collaborative initiative by Kenya Coffee School (KCS) and Barista Mtaani, this training integrates smart agriculture, regenerative farming, and ecological food systems to enhance coffee production, sustainability, and climate resilience while promoting circular economy practices in agribusiness.
Key Focus Areas
1. Smart Agriculture for Coffee & Food Crops
- Precision farming (IoT sensors, drone mapping for soil & crop health).
- Climate-smart irrigation (drip, solar-powered systems).
- AI & mobile apps for pest/disease prediction & farm management.
- Data-driven coffee farming (yield optimization, quality control).
2. Regenerative Coffee Farming
- Soil regeneration (composting, biochar, mulching, no-till farming).
- Agroforestry & shade-grown coffee (biodiversity, carbon sequestration).
- Circular waste management (coffee pulp recycling, organic fertilizers).
- Water conservation (swales, rainwater harvesting).
3. Ecological Food Systems & Diversification
- Intercropping coffee with food crops (avocados, beans, herbs).
- Urban/peri-urban farming (vertical gardens, hydroponics).
- Organic certification & fair-trade market access.
- Reducing food waste in coffee value chains.
4. Barista Skills & Sustainable Coffee Value Addition
- Specialty coffee processing (fermentation, drying techniques).
- Roasting & brewing for quality & sustainability.
- Eco-friendly packaging & branding.
- Connecting farmers to specialty coffee markets.
5. Agripreneurship & Green Business Models
- Financial literacy for coffee farmers & agribusinesses.
- Youth & women-led coffee enterprises.
- Carbon credit opportunities in regenerative farming.
- Digital marketing for coffee & organic produce.
Who Should Attend?
- Coffee farmers & cooperatives
- Baristas & coffee entrepreneurs
- Agri-tech innovators
- Youth & women in agribusiness
- Environmental & climate action advocates
Training Approach
✅ Hands-on field training (KCS demo farms, Barista Mtaani labs).
✅ Expert-led masterclasses (coffee scientists, regenerative ag specialists).
✅ Tech showcases (IoT, sustainable processing equipment).
✅ Market linkage tours (specialty coffee buyers, organic markets).
Why This Program?
🌱 For Farmers: Higher yields, premium coffee prices, climate resilience.
♻️ For the Planet: Soil restoration, carbon-neutral coffee, zero waste.
💰 For Youth & Women: Green jobs in coffee tech, processing & barista skills.
“From Bean to Cup – Sustainably!”
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