Sustainable coffee learning platform

From farm practices to responsible sourcing

From Bean to Knowledge

Starbucks Global Network of Coffee Farmers

Starbucks works directly with thousands of coffee farmers in more than 30 origin countries, promoting sustainable practices and strengthening farming communities.

Through its Farmer Support Centers located in regions such as Colombia, Guatemala, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Indonesia, and China, Starbucks provides technical assistance to improve productivity, coffee quality, and climate resilience.

Its C.A.F.E. Practices (Coffee and Farmer Equity Practices) standard establishes the environmental, social, and economic sustainability principles that guide its entire supply chain. 


Learning platform

Learning for Productivity, Quality, and Sustainability

This platform is a learning ecosystem, co-designed by Solidaridad Network and Starbucks, to strengthen the skills of coffee producers, technical teams, and coffee organizations.

Its goal is to boost productivity, coffee quality, and the adoption of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) through a practical, multichannel training offer tailored to field conditions.

By integrating technical knowledge, digital tools, and on-site support, the Academy seeks to improve production outcomes and promote responsible and sustainable coffee farming. 
 


From Bean to Knowledge

Learning platform

Starbucks Global Network of Coffee Farmers

Starbucks works directly with thousands of coffee farmers in more than 30 origin countries, promoting sustainable practices and strengthening farming communities.

Through its Farmer Support Centers located in regions such as Colombia, Guatemala, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Indonesia, and China, Starbucks provides technical assistance to improve productivity, coffee quality, and climate resilience.

Its C.A.F.E. Practices (Coffee and Farmer Equity Practices) standard establishes the environmental, social, and economic sustainability principles that guide its entire supply chain. 


Learning for Productivity, Quality, and Sustainability

This platform is a learning ecosystem, co-designed by Solidaridad Network and Starbucks, to strengthen the skills of coffee producers, technical teams, and coffee organizations.

Its goal is to boost productivity, coffee quality, and the adoption of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) through a practical, multichannel training offer tailored to field conditions.

By integrating technical knowledge, digital tools, and on-site support, the Academy seeks to improve production outcomes and promote responsible and sustainable coffee farming. 
 


Training Offer

Explore the thematic learning blocks

Educational Ecosystem Connected to the Land

Starbucks Academy combines digital and on-site tools to ensure access to and ownership of knowledge across all levels of the
coffee value chain

Web platform and mobile app

Access to courses, certifications, and asynchronous
learning resources

Educational WhatsApp channel

Interactive capsules, challenges, and multimedia
content for field learning

Printed materials and technical kits

Illustrated guides, production calendars, and pocket
tools for in-person training support

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