COFET-Retreat and Niche Market Traceability Tour, USA: June 12 – 18, 2022

Introduction

Africa Coffee Bureau (ACB) in cooperation with the Hawaii Agricultural Research Centre (HARC), is excited to announce the Africa stakeholders’ coffee farm experience and familiarization tour to Hawaii (COFET-Retreat); which shall thereafter, conclude with the Africa coffee niche market traceability tour Air-Lift to Chicago, USA.

NOTE: Principal investigators and lead scientists are required to submit a synopsis of their on-going scientific investigations for collaborative research pitch and accreditation purposes.
**Submit to info@africacoffeebureau.us by APRIL 1, 2022

Key Highlight

HARC is associated with numerous trending technologies including; incorporation of Beauveria bassiana into the IPM plan for control of CBB. Hawaii’s impressive 849‧43 Kg^-Ha yield of green bean (USDA-NASS Report 2020/2021), comparative to Kenya’s 302 Kg^-Ha (www.ico.org: ICC 124th Session, 2019. Country Coffee Profile: Kenya) and, Rwanda’s 385.71 Kg^-Ha (Coffee Production in the Face of Climate Change: Rwanda); in the Arabica value chain thus, quite phenomenon and intriguing scenario for AFRICA to learn from.

Event Registration

To register for COFET-Retreat and Niche Market Traceability Tour, send the following to info@africacoffeebureau.us.

Email, expression of interest to attend COFET-Retreat and Niche Traceability Tour.
A copy of valid passport (For delegates outside United States).
Proof of payment for COFET-Retreat and Niche Market Traceability Tour event.

NOTE:

For fully registered delegate or organization, shall be sent a letter of invitation for further accreditation.
You need arrange for credentialing early enough. COVID-19 guidelines and Visa processing are time consuming.

Registration Rates

Early Bird (March 5, 2022): US$ 500

Regular Rate: US$ 650

Young Farmers/Leaders: US$ 300

US Roasters & Buyers to Chicago event (Africa coffee cupping): FREE ENTRY

Payment Station

OPTION 1:

International Wire

Pay to: Africa Coffee Bureau LLC

A/c. 1360702746

Swift code: HIBKUS44

Bank:: Capital One, N.A.(Aspen Hill Branch)

Address:: 13641 Connecticut Ave Wheaton, MD 20906

OPTION 2:

Pay pal

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COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

The health and safety of COFET-Retreat delegates is a priority. Therefore, COFET-Retreat requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination for all attendees.

The State of Hawaii welcomes all vaccinated international travelers and is aligned with the CDC federal international requirement. Non-U.S. citizens traveling directly to Hawaii must present BOTH a vaccination record AND a negative COVID-19 test results (NAAT or antigen) within one day of boarding a flight to the U.S. (https://www.gohawaii.com/travel-requirements).