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Farmer profile
🇪🇹Ethiopia
Khalid Shifa
Khalid Shifa is a third-generation coffee farmer who owns and operates the 35-hectare Echemo farm located in the Goma region of Jimma, Ethiopia. He is recognized for his commitment to high-quality coffee production at an altitude of 2100 meters and for his focus on environmental stewardship.
Farm: Echemo →History
Khalid manages the 35-hectare Echemo farm, which has been a long-term partner for international roasters like Tim Wendelboe. He has transitioned the farm toward sustainable practices, including a focus on restoring the native forest ecosystem that was previously depleted.
Published coffees linked to Khalid Shifa
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Research last reviewed: 2026-09-28