Ghana Masterclass

Visit Cocoa Farm with Three Mountains Cocoa

• • Guided tours of organic, regenerative cocoa farms.
  • Experience agroforestry and climate smart cocoa farms
  • Hands-on experience in cocoa farm management and harvesting processes.

Explore Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD)

• • Insight into COCOBOD's role as part of the government support of the cocoa industry.
  • Understand the various roles COCOBOD takes in cocoa from farmer technical support to cocoa sales and marketing.

Tour Tema Port

• • Private tour of Tema Port, one of the largest cocoa export locations in the world. 
  • Understand the traceability systems in Ghana from farms and see them in action at port warehouses.

Discover Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana

• • Introduction to the institute's multidisciplinary research across many aspects of agricultural research.
  • Visit with Botany, Post Harvest and Quality investigation teams to understand current research tackling the toughest cocoa challenges in Ghana today. 
  • Tour research space to see first hand the investigation/research in practice

The course cost includes

• In country expenses during the program
• Airport transfers, local transportation
• Accommodation
• All meals
• Program activities

What’s not included

• Flights
• Alcohol

The following itinerary is provided as an example for what to expect of your day to day during the Cocoa Masterclass experience in Ghana. Certain aspects of the itinerary are subject to change.

Sunday, June 23

Upon our arrival, we will be transferred from the airport to the Lancaster Hotel. After checking in, we'll enjoy a Meet & Greet session, followed by dinner at the hotel.

Monday, June 24

Our day will begin with departure from the hotel for the Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana (CRIG). There, we'll engage in modules covering botany, lab tours, history, and enjoy lunch on-site. Later, we'll depart for Rock City for additional activities and dinner.

Tuesday, June 25

We'll depart from the hotel for activities at TMC, including modules on plant management, a farm walk, fermentation demonstration, lunch with the community, and exploration of local traditions. Afterwards, we'll return to Rock City for a module on markets.

Wednesday, June 26

The day will start with a departure for the CRIG Clubhouse, where we'll participate in modules on post-harvest processing, quality, and a quality lab tour. After returning to the hotel, we'll depart for dinner and dance at Afrikiko.

Thursday, June 27

We'll depart for the Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) for modules on governance and sustainability. Upon return to the hotel, we'll have modules on world production and markets.

Friday, June 28

Our day will feature modules on conservation, followed by departure for a tour of Tema Port.

Saturday, June 29

Activities will include a module on semi-finished products, followed by a visit to Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and the artisan market. The day will conclude with a review session on markets, supply chain, and governance.

Sunday, June 30

In the morning, we'll participate in an examination session, followed by brunch at Labadi Beach.

Monday, July 1

We'll be transferred to the airport for departure.

Topics

• History
• Botany
• World Production
• Plant Management
• Post Harvest Processing
• Governance
• Conservation
• Markets
• Logistics and Transport
• Products
• Quality and sensory