The majority of coffee is sourced from households in nearby villages, where each home contributes to the cooperative model based on individual interest, some from distant farms. ISARD shared that they've provided roughly 40,000 samples to nearly 90 households, equivalent to coffee cherries from 20,000 plants. What's remarkable is that out of these 90 households, most farms are women-led.

At the ISARD station, coffee processing is meticulous. Most coffee arrives within 24 hours of being picked from household farmers and undergoes rigorous washing and sorting procedures on-site. We had the pleasure of meeting Santosh Jirel and Namaraj Dai, overseeing the processing and supply chain unit, whose conversation showcased their profound knowledge of farming and coffee cultivation.