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Zorzal Cacao Founder & Conservationist, Chuck Kerchner - Episode 64 agroforestry farming interview zorzal Jan 19, 2026

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 co...

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Fermenting Cacao (4 tier cascade system) - Episode 21 fermentation post-harvest zorzal Jan 18, 2026

Today we're on a field trip to the Dominican Republic to learn how cacao fermentation works at Zorzal Cacao. Chuck teaches us the basic science behind fermentation and their particular methodology ...

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Grafting Cacao Trees With Zorzal Cacao - Episode 14 cacao trees farming grafting zorzal Jan 18, 2026

In episode 14 we're visiting a 1019 acre cacao farm and bird sanctuary in the Dominican Republic that supplies Mānoa Chocolate with beans. Chuck Kerchner from Zorzal Cacao gives us a simple demonst...

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