Join the live global event, "Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming," an online event in English, Spanish, and Portuguese for coffee producers and the wider coffee industry on October 28, 29, and 30th. Register now at: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/introduction-to-regenerative-coffee-farming-tickets-1032555741017 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• This is the 3rd episode of a new five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by the Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Lee Safar. Our first-time guest on the podcast for this new series is Miguel Zamora from the International Coffee Organization (ICO) based in London, UK. Miguel is the Coordinator of the Coffee Public-Private Taskforce. One of the responsibilities of this taskforce is to work towards a living income for coffee producers around there world. The theme for this series is "A living income for coffee producers" The five-episode of this series are: 1. Who and What Is The ICO? - https://youtu.be/xoxEyUdID7o 2. What Is A Living Income For Coffee Producers? - https://youtu.be/i5_FJ0nkmKw 3. The Stakeholders Defining Coffee Producers' Living Income - https://youtu.be/wevnoKEM_kQ 4. The Obstacles Preventing Farms Living Income - https://youtu.be/DuWl28ZM-pU 5. The Path Forward for Coffee Farmer Incomes - https://youtu.be/R_2vW88576E In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee engages in a crucial conversation with Miguel about the complexities surrounding living income standards for coffee producers. They discuss why non-producers often influence these standards and the thorough methodology employed to establish them. The episode explores the role of various stakeholders like local researchers, cooperatives, and governments in validating living income data. It also examines the ongoing challenges, including the gap between current earnings and the ideal living income, and sets the stage for discussing pricing strategies in the next episode. This thought-provoking dialogue sheds light on the intricate processes involved in striving for a dignified income for coffee farmers. 00:00 Introduction to Living Income for Coffee Producers 00:24 The Role of Farmers in Determining Living Income 01:07 Sponsorship Message 01:46 Overview of the Series and Guest Introduction 01:59 Defining Living Income and Stakeholders 03:24 The Process of Establishing Living Income 08:40 Ensuring Data Integrity and Trust 12:39 Challenges in Achieving Living Income 14:33 Future Strategies and Measuring Progress 17:20 Teaser for the Next Episode 18:21 Closing Remarks and Call to Action Connect with Miguel Zamora and the ICO here: https://www.ico.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/miguelzamora/ https://www.instagram.com/icocoffeeorg •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 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