This is the 4th 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 on the podcast this series is Angela del Pilar Barrero Bernal from Bodega de la Finca in Colombia. Angela is a coffee producer and an agricultural finance expert with experience in the Palm Oil Industry. In this episode of the series, Angela and Lee discuss the transformative power of biochar in agriculture. Angela shares her incredible journey of rejuvenating her farm's dying 20-year-old coffee trees using biochar, a carbon-rich product. This episode delves into the science behind biochar and its potential to solve various agricultural problems, reduce fertilizer costs, and enhance soil productivity. Angela recounts her challenges, including skepticism from industry experts, and her eventual success in significantly lowering fertilization costs and improving crop yields. The episode also highlights Angela's ongoing efforts to educate others about biochar through workshops on her farm. 00:00 Reviving a Farm with Biochar: A Miraculous Transformation 00:50 Sponsored Segment: Becoming a Coffee Consultant 01:28 Introduction to the Episode and Biochar's Wonders 02:02 The Revolutionary Impact of Biochar in Agriculture 02:35 Personal Journey: Transforming the Farm with Biochar 03:40 The Science and Strategy Behind Biochar Use 05:50 Overcoming Challenges and Skepticism 14:42 The Financial and Environmental Benefits of Biochar 18:26 Facing Industry Resistance and Embracing Innovation 20:05 Looking Ahead: Biochar's Role in Sustainable Farming Connect with Angela and Bodega de la Finca here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-del-pilar-barrero-bernal-460107a1/ https://www.instagram.com/bodegadelafinca/ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 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