ACDI/VOCA visits CMU Coffee Demo Farm and Coffee Cupping Laboratory

Coffee seedlings at the techno demo area near the university extension building.

The ACDI/VOCA Regional Coordinator assigned to Cavite State University Ms. Anna Dumapis and ACDI/VOCA Technical Specialist Ms. Novelyn Valerio praise the innovativeness and accurateness of CMU’s coffee germinating chamber.

“Germination of a coffee seed is very complex… it needs optimum care,” says Mr. Jesus C. Mabolo, CMU Coffee Demo Farm and Backyard Nursery In-charge.

ACDI/VOCA Regional Coordinator and Technical Specialist inspect if the coffee seedlings are ready to plant.

Extension office employees and President Dr. Jesus Antonio G. Derije photo op., with ACDI/VOCA Regional Coordinator and Technical Specialist at the coffee backyard nursery.

CMU President also praises the cooling system for the seedlings as another innovative step to establishing an outstanding coffee production in the future.

Extension office employees with ACDI/VOCA Regional Coordinator and Technical Specialist photo op., at the cooling system.

CMU President, Dr. Jesus Antonio G. Derije, inspects the coffee demo farm with the visitors.

Extension office employees and President Dr. Jesus Antonio G. Derije photo op., with ACDI/VOCA Regional Coordinator and Technical Specialist at the coffee demo farm.

ACDI/VOCA Regional Coordinator and Technical Specialist while having a tour at the College of Agriculture with Ms. Iyren Dalipe-Neri, Radio and Tours Unit Head of CMU Public Relations and Information Office (PRIO).

ACDI/VOCA personnel inside CMU’S Coffee Cupping Laboratory.

Prof. Andrew B. Melencion, an International Licensed Q-grader, provides a short orientation about the cupping lab and its provided services to the ACDI/VOCA personnel.

PRIO communication specialist, Mr. Louie Cristian Estrella Simbajon takes part in a coffee cupping procedure by evaluating dry fragrance and taking notes.
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