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Smallholder farmers delivering to Ruvumu Washing Station
The Ruvumu Washing Station serves a community of smallholder farmers located in the Kayanza region of Burundi. These farmers typically cultivate coffee on small, family-operated plots alongside food crops for subsistence.
Farm: Ruvumu Washing Station →History
The Ruvumu community has established itself in the high-altitude mountains near the Kibira National Forest. The coffee is processed at the UMOCO facility, which is owned and managed by the Burundi Seeds Specialty cooperative to support local producers.
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Published coffees linked to Smallholder farmers delivering to Ruvumu Washing Station
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Research last reviewed: 2026-10-23


