Negash Aberago

Negash Abarago’s farm is located in the village of Oma Funtule, of the Gomma district in Jimma. At 2100 m.a.s.l under a canopy of indigenous shade trees like Albizia and Acacia, Negash tends to his farm, which he inherited from his parents, who inherited it from their parents.

In 2021 Negash was able to begin processing washed coffees after obtaining an Agard disc pulper. After harvesting cherries, he now pulps them with the device, then ferments them for 24 hours before spreading them out to dry on raised beds for 12 days.

As a second means of income, Negash also has a local shop which he runs with his family.