Yes, Coffee is now being Commercially Grown in California!

Are you interested in growing, processing and marketing Coffee in California? Would you like to learn about new opportunities for this high-value crop and speak with industry professionals?

The Huntley College of Agriculture is hosting an Inaugural Industry “Coffee Summit” on January 18th at the AgriScapes Outreach Center located on the campus of Cal Poly Pomona.

Hear from the California coffee industry leaders from Santa Barbara and San Diego Counties and from long-time professionals with the University of California, University of Hawaii and USDA. In addition you'll learn about current research field trials to determine which varieties are suitable for production in California.

Summit topics include development of estate coffee, coffee production, pests and diseases, processing methods and marketing. Please join us on January 18th at the AgriScapes Conference Center from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Continental breakfast, lunch and coffee tasting will be provided!

Summit Contact: Duncan McKee - Cal Poly Pomona dhmckee@cpp.edu

And more info along with agenda and registration:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-california-coffee-summit-tickets-41055970513?aff=es2

In the meantime watch the CBS "This Morning" video of California coffee growing

https://www.cbsnews.com/videos/farmer-breaks-ground-with-california-grown-coffee-success/