ORGANIC AGROFORESTRY COFFEE BOOTCAMP (Online and Face-to-Face)
Discover Agroforestry, Organic Principles, and the Art of Coffee Production, Growing Coffee for a Sustainable Future: Agroforestry and Organic Principles
27th July 2026 – 23rd September 2026 with face to face session in Tuburan, Cebu.
🌍 About the course
Are you ready to lead the transition toward resilient, high-quality, and ecologically sound coffee production?
Growing Coffee for a Sustainable Future: Agroforestry and Organic Principles” is a comprehensive hybrid training program designed to equip agricultural leaders with actionable strategies for sustainable coffee cultivation. This course blends flexible, interactive online learning with immersive, hands-on field experience.
Through this program, you will master the design of shaded agroforestry systems, organic soil and nutrient management, eco-friendly pest control, and global organic certification standards.
🎯 Who is This Course For?
Unlike basic farming workshops, this program is specifically tailored for key stakeholders and decision-makers in the agricultural value chain. The target group includes:
- Technical staff from agricultural and coffee companies
- Farmer group leaders and cooperative managers
- Agri-entrepreneurs looking to venture into sustainable or certified coffee markets
Summary of the course
📝 How to Register
Because the course includes hands-on field training that requires close mentorship, participation is limited to 25 slots only. Final admission will be evaluated and decided based on the selection criteria to ensure a balanced and highly engaged group of participants.
To apply for a seat, please complete our official registration form: Naturland Hybrid Coffee Bootcamp Registration
For more information you can also contact us: Nico Soldevilla, n.soldevilla-ph@naturland.de Tel. +639772809799
Deadline for registration: July 5th 2026
💡 Course Aims & Learning Objectives
By the end of this training program, you will be fully prepared to:
- Coffee Production Establishment: Gain the practical knowledge and confidence required to establish shade-grown, organic-certified coffee operations.
- Design Agroforestry Systems: Receive direct guidance on implementing agroforestry layouts, with a specific focus on integrating robust intercropping designs for Robusta coffee.
- Master Soil Health: Deeply understand the core principles of organic soil and nutrient management, including step-by-step guidance on professional compost production.
Summary of the programme
Course Structure & Delivery Mode
To fit your professional schedule, the course uses a hybrid learning model that combines independent digital study, expert-led virtual sessions, and an intensive practical field trip.
💻 Phase 1: Online Learning & Collaborative Forum (August 2026)
- Self-Paced Training: Access interactive online modules covering core concepts at your own convenience.
- 3 Online Seminars: Join live virtual classrooms with industry experts to dive deeper into complex topics.
- Moderated Online Forum: Connect, debate, and share insights with peers and instructors throughout August 2026.
- Compulsory Tests & Group Assignment: Complete integrated evaluations and collaborate on a practical Implementation Plan to solidify your learning.
📍 Phase 2: Face-to-Face Field Experience (Tuburan)
- 3-Day Intensive F2F Training: Transition from theory to practice with hands-on workshops at Tuburan Coffee Company, Philippines first nationally organic certified coffee producer, in Tuburan, Cebu.
- Immersive Farm Visit & Study Trip: Step into the field to observe high-performing agroforestry systems firsthand.
- Evaluation & Certification: Conclude your experience with an official course evaluation and closure ceremony.
🚀 Ready to Secure Your Spot?
Join a network of agricultural pioneers shaping the future of the coffee industry.
💰 Course Investment & Logistics
- Tuition: The entire training program is free of charge.
What is Covered: All meals, accommodation, and field activities during the face-to-face phase in Tuburan are fully covered by the organizers.
- Travel to Cebu: Participants must cover their own travel costs to and from the Cebu airport. Once you arrive, a complimentary round-trip shuttle service between Cebu airport and the venue will be organized for you.
IMPORTANT! We request all participants to come to the venue of the face-to-face seminar already on Sunday 20th of September 2026 evening, where a welcome dinner will be organised.
About the Organizers
This course is proudly brought to you through a dynamic partnership between Naturland Philippines, the Philippine Coffee Board Inc., and Tuburan Coffee, combining global organic standards with local production expertise. Together, we are bridging the gap between international certification and sustainable grassroots cultivation to put premium, eco-friendly Philippine coffee on the world map.
Naturland is one of the major international associations for organic agriculture worldwide. Naturland membership comprises 114,000 producers worldwide. They are farmers, beekeepers, aquaculture practitioners, and fishers in over 68 countries who produce food in accordance with Naturland internationally recognized standards, farming around 780,000 hectares of land. Organic, social, and fair: these three pillars of sustainability are the foundation of Naturland’s holistic approach.
The Philippine Coffee Board Inc. is a private sector-led group established in May 2002 as the National Coffee Development Board. The goal of the PCBI is to develop and promote the Philippine coffee industry through technical assistance and credit programs for coffee farms; and through marketing and promotions of coffee for domestic and export markets. Research/training, certification and credit programs are carried out in partnership with government agencies, cooperatives, foundations, NGOs, as well as regional and international partner organizations.
Tuburan Coffee is a community-based coffee enterprise established in 2012 in Tuburan, Cebu, under the leadership of former Mayor Democrito “Aljun” Diamante. The goal of Tuburan Coffee is to develop a sustainable and inclusive coffee industry that improves the livelihoods of local farmers while producing high-quality Philippine coffee. Working with 117 coffee growers from eight neighbouring barangays, the enterprise provides technical assistance, quality planting materials, and market opportunities. Today, Tuburan Coffee is recognized as a premium organic local coffee brand supplying hotels, cafés, and specialty retailers across Cebu.
About the speakers
Manfred Fürst worked as organic quality assurance expert at Naturland for over 20 years. Since 2021, he is working as consultant supporting farmers from around the world to convert to organic farming by building up soil fertility through agroforestry, composting and holistic management. He has been working on agroforestry systems for organic coffee, cocoa and tea production in Cameroon, Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda, Honduras and India.
Alejandro “Doc Andy” Mojica is a distinguished crop scientist and the “Prime Barako Researcher,” renowned for pioneering somatic embryogenesis for the Liberica coffee variety and authoring “Barako: The Big Bean.” He holds a doctorate and master’s degree in Crop Science from Central Luzon State University and capped a long academic career as Cavite State University’s Vice President for Research, Extension, Continuing Education, and Training Services. His innovative work on Coffee Micropropagation Technology earned recognition from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Today, he remains a vital figure in global and national coffee education, serving as a trusted consultant and trainer across public and private sectors.
Jamaica “Jam” Diamante is a certified Q Arabica, Q Robusta, and Q Processing Professional dedicated to elevating coffee quality in the Philippines. Currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Philippine Coffee Guild (2025–2028), Jam combines extensive technical mastery, including SCA Roaster and CQI Fermentation certifications, with a proven track record in global and local competitions. She earned a 4th Place Honorable Mention at the Global Coffee Awards 2025, was a finalist in the 1st Philippine Coffee Roasting Competition (2023). As an experienced sensory judge for regional quality competitions and expos across the country, Jam plays a vital role in shaping and evaluating the standards of the local coffee ecosystem.
🌱 Why Choose Organic Coffee Production?
Going organic has become an absolute imperative as the real-world threats of climate change intensify on the ground. For years, the skyrocketing prices of chemical inputs have drained farmers of the vital financial resources they need to adapt to changing weather patterns. Simultaneously, the Philippines has been losing significant amounts of its fertile topsoil, rendering many traditional farms unproductive. Left unchecked, this degradation poses severe long-term consequences—not just for individual farmer livelihoods, but for the Philippines’ overall food security.
Transitioning to organic practices is the most resilient way forward, especially for high-value crops like coffee. On the bright side, this shift aligns perfectly with market rewards: consumers and coffee retailers are increasingly demanding sustainable production. Recent surveys show that modern consumers are not only seeking out eco-friendly brands but are actively willing to pay a premium price for coffee that is certified organically grown.
🌿 The Power of Shaded Agroforestry
As one of the world’s most vital and heavily traded tropical commodities, coffee naturally originates as a forest understory shrub. Embracing this native trait through agroforestry systems is one of the most powerful ways to maximize agricultural yield on limited land, drive climate change adaptation, and strengthen local food security.
Ecological & Soil Health Benefits Shaded agroforestry systems actively shield coffee crops by naturally suppressing pests and diseases, enhancing soil fertility, and preventing erosion. Shade trees continuously contribute leaf litter and root mass—delivering organic fertilization, maintaining a healthy humus balance, and significantly reducing soil moisture evaporation.
Diversified Income & Food Security Beyond sustainable coffee, agroforestry directly empowers farming communities. By integrating diverse tree species, farmers enjoy a rich harvest of bananas, citrus, avocado, medicinal plants, firewood, and timber. Introducing varied cover crops (such as soya, mung beans, and pumpkins) or intercropping with banana and Calliandra shrubs offers farming families both a nutrient-rich diet and diversified, resilient income streams throughout the year.
A Shield Against Climate Change Traditional full-sun monocropping is increasingly vulnerable to climate change, directly threatening grower revenues through unpredictable yields. Shading offers a proven climate adaptation strategy. Proper canopy cover buffers temperature extremes, blocks excessive solar radiation, reduces erosion, and improves rainwater infiltration—ultimately securing a higher-quality harvest.
In partnership between Naturland e.V, Philippine Coffee Board and Tuburan Coffee
