Today, it is my pleasure to present the slate of candidates for the 2021 SCA Board of Directors election. The Nominating Committee, chaired by SCA Board President Colleen Anunu, has put forward a group of five professionals after an extensive interview process with the dozens of SCA members who responded to our call for nominations made in June.

Our hearts are with the people of Louisiana who were battered by Hurricane Ida this past weekend.

UL was set up to develop standards so that insurance companies could require that the equipment installed by companies didn’t burn the buildings to the ground. Or blow them up. But what does it mean to be UL listed?

Don’t miss our fascinating new webinar exploring the top facts and findings from The Coffee Science Foundation and UC Davis Coffee Center’s four-year project on coffee brewing fundamentals.

Watch the replay of a free webinar on the current state of coffee fermentation science, hosted in partnership with The Fermentation Association, on Wednesday, August 11.

René León-Gómez presents “A Perfect Storm: Navigating the Effects of COVID-19 on Coffee Producers” at Re:co 2020.

This session lays out a path to build a more resilient specialty coffee industry by respecting those relationships, workers, and the community at its core, whose vulnerabilities and value have been laid bare.

Vava Angwenyi speaks on Race, Specialty Coffee, and the Urgent Need for Progress at Re:co 2020.

Mbula Musau speaks on Race, Specialty Coffee, and the Urgent Need for Progress at Re:co 2020.

Many of us in coffee innovate in an attempt to improve the livelihoods of coffee producers: from Direct Trade to social programs, from certifications to traceability. But how do we know if these innovations work?

In this talk, Kim Elena Ionescu introduces the SCA's recently debuted Coffee Systems Map.

Chris McAuley and Cydni Patterson brew their favorite coffees together and talk about their shared experiences as young Black folks in the coffee industry.

Not all coffee shops are created equal and neither should their maintenance plan be. JAKE CHIAVARIO shares tips on how to add value to maintenance and repair visits.

Will you be joining us at Expo? Please take a minute to read our updated Entry Requirements for all 2021 Specialty Coffee Expo exhibitors and attendees, our Safety Protocols and answers to and for answers to frequently asked questions related to Expo and the U.S. Coffee Championships.

Up for participating in some science? The University of Campinas, Brazil and the Coffee Science Foundation are looking for participants for new multisensory research.

Hylan Joseph gets schooled by the patron saint of water, Scott Manley, and shares a handy guide to chlorides VS chlorine.

The Livelihoods in Coffee webinar series has now come to an end after four brilliant episodes. On behalf of the entire Barista Guild Leadership Council, were so pleased to be able to bring this series to the community, and we want to thank the hundreds of people who joined the conversation, both live and by tuning into our YouTube videos.

This week on Ask The Pros we'll be going over all the many different types of roasters that are out there. What are their differences, similarities? Join with us to learn more about the knowledge base and skills a tech needs to tackle these machines.

Anthony Ragler of Black and White Coffee talks to the CTG’s Hylan Joseph about current barista culture, gentrification, and inclusivity in the coffee industry.

This week on Ask The Pros we're talking: System Basics! Join us live for Episode #25 on Friday, August 6.