1089 Mark Bolliger - Why You Should Go To Origin - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward

This is the 3rd episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar. Our guest for this series is Coffee Producer, Mark Bolliger from Finca Rosenheim in Peru and in this series, Mark and Lee will be exploring "The Reality of Being a Coffee Producer Today" (from Mark's perspective) In this episode of the series, Mark shares his perspective on how visiting the origins provides a deeper understanding of the realities of coffee production, including challenges with labor, infrastructure, and agricultural practices like spraying against coffee rust. The episode delves into the empathy and insight gained from such visits, contrasting superficial trips with those that offer meaningful engagement and mutual learning between producers and visitors. Mark also reflects on his own experiences traveling to Guatemala and preparing for a coffee show in Copenhagen, emphasizing the importance of genuine connections and knowledge exchange in the coffee industry. 00:00 Intro 01:20 The Importance of Visiting Coffee Origins 02:30 Challenges and Misconceptions of Origin Visits 03:22 The Value of Direct Experience at Coffee Farms 03:42 Personal Growth and Global Connections Through Coffee 06:51 Addressing Labor and Sustainability in Coffee Production 12:35 Empowering Visits: Transformative Experiences at Origin 16:03 Looking Ahead: Sustainability in Coffee Production 16:38 Closing Remarks and Invitation to Engage Connect with Mark Bolliger and Finca Rosenheim here: https://www.instagram.com/fincarosenheim/ https://en.fincarosenheim.com/ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safar https://www.mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/leesafar •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• This episode is brought to you by Map It Forward's revised on-demand online workshop "It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant" available now on our website with additional new bonus material including the coffee consultant career map. Get more details on how you can create an alternative revenue stream today at https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops

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The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by MAP IT FORWARD provides content to the Global Coffee Industry Monday to Friday at 1 am PT. Episodes typically run between 20-25 minutes and are hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar. Each week a new 5-part series is released with a coffee industry expert speaking to challenges and innovations in the global coffee value chain. At Map It Forward, our mission is to encourage an industry mindset where people conspire to each other's success and our vision is to be a functional part of creating a standard within the coffee industry where people build responsible businesses with responsible pricing models. Our commitment to integrity, openness, authenticity, and curiosity is not just a statement; it's the cornerstone of everything we do. The video version of this podcast is available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/mapitforward Find out more about MAP IT FORWARD at https://www.mapitforward.coffee