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Echemo
This is a research profile, not an independently conducted farm visit. Producer and coffee relationships are shown only when the records agree. Check the research sources below for supporting evidence.
The story
Khalid Shifa is the third generation of his family to manage Echemo. He inherited the farm from his father; the coffee lineage traces to seed his grandfather collected from wild trees in the nearby Coche forest.
Challenges
The farm previously faced environmental degradation due to the historical removal of native forest trees. Additionally, the farm was limited in its processing capabilities until the recent construction of an on-site washed mill.
Innovations
Khalid Shifa has implemented significant sustainability efforts by re-planting native trees to create a resilient agro-forest system. He has also improved quality control by building a new washed mill, separating daily harvest lots, utilizing shade nets for drying, and storing coffee in sealed Grain Pro bags.
Published coffees linked to this farm
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Research last reviewed: 2026-09-29