This is the 2nd 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 talk about the challenges of traditional farming and the devastating impact of the Phytophthora disease. Angela shares insights on transitioning techniques from palm oil farming, including using biochar, to address soil depletion and disease management in coffee farming. Learn how innovative agricultural practices can create sustainable solutions for coffee producers. 00:00 The Complexities of Coffee Farming: A Personal Story 00:43 Sponsored Segment: Becoming a Coffee Consultant 01:55 Exploring Solutions for Coffee Producers 02:14 The Connection Between Palm Oil and Coffee Farming 02:46 Understanding Soil Depletion and Its Impact 05:43 The Science of Soil Carbon: Oxidative vs. Recalcitrant 09:01 The Revolutionary Discovery of Recalcitrant Carbon 10:20 Combating Phytophthora in Palm Oil with Biochar 11:58 Biochar: A Sustainable Solution for Soil Health 15:44 Looking Ahead: The Future of Biochar in Agriculture 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