Coffee may fuel the world, but in Colombia, its cultivation comes at a dangerous price. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois brings an emotional account of the violence faced by farmers resisting cartel control — where oppression, kidnapping, and fear are daily threats.

This episode explores the crisis at the heart of Colombian agriculture, where innovation and resilience are needed to push back against criminal dominance. Hear why farming must be reimagined as a protected, supported profession — and how international attention could help spark a farming renaissance.

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Dr. Sylvain Charlebois
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