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MPSPC Concludes Successful Workshops for Training Manual Finalization with ACDI/VOCA PhilCAFE Project

June 17, 2023 - Mountain Province State Polytechnic College (MPSPC), in collaboration with ACDI/VOCA PhilCAFE Project, achieved an important milestone by finalizing a comprehensive training manual aimed at empowering coffee farmers in the intricacies of Coffee Production from Seed to Cup. This significant accomplishment resulted from two workshops held on March 16 at MPSPC Tadian Campus and June 17 at Bontoc Campus, led by the committed project staff of the "Development and Evaluation of Colorimetric Chart for Coffee (Coffea Arabica L.) Ripeness Determination (DECCCORD)" project. The workshops served as crucial milestones in the endeavor to create an all-encompassing training manual, intended to equip coffee farmers with essential knowledge and techniques for enhancing their coffee cultivation and post-harvest practices.

The Project Team of the DECCCORD Project discussing the layout and the visual elements needed for the training manual together with Mr. Dengwas (in black shirt, right of picture) the layout and graphic artist of the project.

The finalization of learning materials involved extensive reviews, inclusive of new chapters jointly developed by the MPSPC project team and ACDI/VOCA. Subsequently, these materials underwent a final layout by a graphic artist. Notably, discussions with Ms. Christine Abellon, the Regional Coordinator for CAR at ACDI/VOCA PhilCAFE Project, highlighted a collaborative effort with the PhilCAFE Team. This alliance with field experts aimed to assess and enhance the learning materials, ensuring their quality before printing.

The successful workshops signify a significant advancement in the ACDI/VOCA PhilCAFE Project. The collaboration between MPSPC, ACDI/VOCA, and expert assessments promises refined and impactful training manuals, poised to enrich coffee production practices in Mountain Province. This finalization process signifies a pivotal moment, underscoring the commitment to excellence and the collaborative spirit driving the project's success.

Cover Page and sample page for the developed training manual.

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MPSPC Initiates ACDI/VOCA-Funded Project DECCCORD

Bontoc, October 20, 2021 - In a move towards advancing quality coffee production practices, the Research and Development Unit (RDU) convened an Inception Meeting for the "Development and Evaluation of Colorimetric Chart for Coffee Fruit (Coffea Arabica L.) Ripeness Determination" project. Generously funded by ACDI/VOCA, the initiative aims to enhance coffee ripeness determination and improve post-harvest procedures for local coffee farmers.

Led by Project Leader Mr. Rolando M. Tawanna, Jr., the meeting served as a platform to introduce the project's objectives, expected outputs, and its comprehensive budget of Php. 2,356,129.00. The focal points included developing ripeness guides, determining optimum sugar concentration for harvested coffee berries, and creating training materials for extension purposes.

The inception meeting addressed critical matters such as the preliminary activities that will be done by the project, such as the procurement of supplies, materials and equipment, fund transfers, and the required documents. Discussion on fund transfers was specifically emphasized as ACDI/VOCA has a fund transfer scheme that is different from the usual government-funded projects. Likewise, the turnover of materials for the mini-cupping laboratory and post-harvest tools were also addressed towards the end of the meeting. Ms. Christine Abellon, ACDI/VOCA – PhilCAFE’s Regional Coordinator for CAR, informed the group that the turnover would be rescheduled due to pending purchases. Additionally, the construction of a deep well in Ba-ang was further discussed, with an emphasis on timely budget preparation for construction, slated for June 2022.

The collaborative spirit and proactive approach displayed by both the project team and ACDI/VOCA bode well for the project's success. Anticipation is high for swift procurement actions and milestone achievements in the next phase of implementation, promising positive implications for the local coffee industry.

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