1091 Mark Bolliger - The Bleek Future For Coffee Farms - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward

This is the 5th 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 the final episode of our five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Mark and Lee delve into the uncertainties faced by coffee producers today. The conversation touches on the threats to coffee production from market pressures, climate change, and economic challenges, including the impacts of big corporations on smallholder farmers. They also discuss the realities of operating in Peru, facing issues with labor, security, and bureaucracy, while highlighting the importance of direct connections between producers and the rest of the coffee supply chain as a path toward a sustainable future for coffee. 00:00 Welcome & Series Finale Introduction 00:35 The Reality of Coffee Production Today 00:47 The Threat to Smallholder Coffee Producers 04:47 Climate Change and Its Impact on Coffee Farms 09:13 Navigating Challenges Beyond Climate: Security and Bureaucracy 16:42 The Future of Coffee: Hope Through Connection 19:11 Engaging with the Community: Social Media and Visits 21:25 Final Thoughts and Invitation to Connect 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