By Domingo Dargbeh
The Joseph Nyuma Boakia (JNB) Foundation, in collaboration with the Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA), has broken ground for the establishment of a large-scale Coffee Liberica farm in Bomi County.
The partnership was officially unveiled on Wednesday, December 7, 2026, during a groundbreaking ceremony held at the JNB Foundation’s farm site in the county.
In the project details, the coffee initiative will begin with a nursery of 50,000 Coffee Liberica seeds.
After seven months, the seedlings will be transplanted to develop a full-scale plantation covering 111 acres of land.
LACRA’s Operations Department, headed by the Deputy Director General for Operations and Technical Services, Alpha Gongolee, has been contracted to establish, manage, and maintain the farm until it reaches harvest stage.
Gongolee and his technical team will provide expertise throughout the cultivation process.
David Fatorma, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the JNB Foundation, told reporters that the project aims to boost Liberia’s agricultural sector and improve modern farming practices.
He said the JNB Foundation has already created employment opportunities for farmers, including those currently working on the Foundation’s cassava farm, who will also maintain the coffee plantation once it is established.
Mr. Fatorma further disclosed that the Foundation already has market contacts for coffee, assuring that buyers will be readily available once the coffee reaches maturity.
LACRA Deputy Director General, Alpha Gongolee, pledged his full commitment to the successful execution of the project.
He expressed readiness to support President Joseph Nyuma Boakia in achieving his agricultural development goals.
Gongolee, an experienced agricultural expert, confirmed that the soil at the project site is fertile and suitable for the cultivation of Coffee Liberica.
Coffea Liberica is Liberia’s indigenous coffee known for its unique flavor and resilience to local climatic conditions.
Agricultural experts say it thrives well in the soil and holds strong potential for both domestic consumption and export.
The establishment of the JNB Foundation’s Coffee Liberica farm comes at a time when LACRA is also implementing a nationwide coffee nursery initiative currently underway in Bong, Lofa, and Nimba counties.
The projects aimed to promote and brand Liberia’s indigenous coffee.
Meanwhile, many farmers have begun planting Liberian coffee.
The collaboration between the President’s Foundation and LACRA, the entity responsible for regulating coffee, cocoa, and other agricultural commodities, marks a significant step toward strengthening and improving the country’s agricultural sector.