This knowledge upskilling and benchmarking was made possible through the initiative of Mayor Sitti Djalia Turabin-Hataman, who has been passionate about revitalizing the local coffee industry in Isabela City as a potential economic driver. 

During the first day of the workshop, Dr. Alejandro Mojica, a renowned coffee researcher and director of the Philippine Coffee Board, provided a comprehensive lecture on coffee production fundamentals, including processing, morphology, and various coffee varieties. This was followed by a practical demonstration on planting and drying techniques, equipping the participants with hands-on experience.

The second day of the workshop was hosted by Jose and Jocelyn Mamar, a husband-and-wife team from John and Marga's Nursery Farm in Bailen, Cavite. Jocelyn Mamar, a 2023 UPLIFT Awardee for Agriculture, shared her expertise in coffee seedling production and best practices for coffee plant management. The participants learned about distinguishing coffee varieties, soil media preparation, and the benefits of companion planting. Meanwhile, Jose Mamar discussed water management solutions.

On the third day, Dr. Mojica refreshed the participants on coffee sorting, and Princess Kumala Elardo presented on managing farm wastes and using biofertilizers. Olive Puentespina, a pioneering cheesemaker and advocate for sustainable practices, highlighted the successful transition of her farm to purely organic methods, encouraging the participants to utilize household waste to nourish their coffee trees.