What the research objectives and challenges are for coffee production worldwide. An interview with Evie Smith, M.Sc., M.Sc. In this episode, Brendon interviews Evie Smith, coffee researcher and instructor at UC Davis, about research she has been conducting in Latin America over the past several years. Evie shares about the biggest issues facing coffee production, particularly in Latin America: coffee leaf rust, a fungal pathogen, and the price crisis. Evie discusses solutions to these problems, as well as her next steps in her research to combat these challenges. She is also involved at the UC Davis Coffee Center, where she helps develop curriculum for students on campus. Evie also answers questions about: what agricultural extensions is, what a supply chain is and how we can take tangible steps to engage in "relationship," coffee to ensure coffee farmers are getting a fair price for their product. To connect with Evie, click here. To learn more about the UC Davis Coffee Center, click here.