EP 1159 Antonie Fountain - What's Driving Cacao Farmer Poverty - 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. The guest on this podcast series is Antonie Fountain, managing director and co-founder of VOICE Network (cocoa) and VOCAL Alliance (coffee). In this series, Lee and Antonie explore the state of the cocoa industry, paying particular attention to the impact recent price spikes are having on producers and the sustainability of the market at large. In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Antonie discuss the drivers behind farmer poverty in the cacao industry. The conversation covers the systemic issues within commodity trading, the necessity for fair pricing, risk-sharing, and the importance of farmers' voices in policy-making. Additionally, insights into how good agricultural and purchasing practices can uplift the industry are explored. Tune in to understand the complexities of cacao farming and the urgent need for systemic changes. 00:00 Introduction to Fair Pricing for Farmers 00:24 Sponsorship Message: Become a Coffee Consultant 01:03 Welcome and Series Overview 01:25 Understanding Farmer Poverty in Cacao 02:00 The Commodity System and Its Impact 05:23 Challenges Faced by Farmers 08:34 The Valley of Death and Farmer Vulnerability 10:12 Good Agricultural and Purchasing Practices 12:36 The Importance of Fair Pricing 14:23 The Role of Governments and Companies 19:52 The Power of Producers and Future Outlook 24:05 The Need for Farmer Voices in Decision Making 27:10 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview Connect with Antonie Fountain and Voice Network here: https://www.voicenetwork.cc https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonie/ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Support this podcast on Patreon for a few dollars a month here: https://bit.ly/MIFPatreon 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