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Alaka Farmer Association
The Alaka Farmer Association is a group of coffee producers based in the Hambela District of the West Guji Zone in Ethiopia. They are recognized for their partnership with METAD, which processes their coffee at the Hambela Alaka washing station.
History
The Alaka Farmer Association has long-standing ties to the Hambela Alaka washing station, which serves as a central hub for processing their coffee cherries. The association's members deliver their harvests to this facility, where the coffee is sorted and processed using both washed and natural methods.
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Research sources & verification
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Research last reviewed: 2026-11-05