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Zorzal Cacao Founder & Conservationist, Chuck Kerchner - Episode 64

agroforestry farming interview zorzal Jan 19, 2026
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Guys, give this episode some time to warm up, it only gets better with time! Today we have special guest Chuck Kerchner of Zorzal Cacao. His cacao farm is unique from the rest as it funds nature conservation through the sale of fine cacao. Chuck, [co-host] Greg D'Alesandre, and Dylan have a wide ranging conversation on all things cacao and chocolate. Highlights include: scaling cacao agroforestry through nature conservation, the future of fine cacao, healthy chocolate business models, direct trade relationships, the Hawaiian cacao industry, cacao bi-products, Dominican Republic cacao, and more!

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