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• WCR News
Using World Coffee Research resources to de-risk arabica replanting
New guide supports informed decision-making for renovation projects
• Program Updates
Rwanda Advances Climate-Resilient Coffee Varieties 
Rwanda is moving to introduce five coffee varieties to benefit the 350,000 households that depend on coffee for livelihoods
• WCR News
We’re hiring a Financial & HR Administration Manager!
The Financial & HR Administration Manager is responsible for efficiently and accurately managing accounts receivable, preparing payments for all accounts payable invoices, and managing and administering the Checkoff program.
• Program Updates
Robusta breeding update: 1,000 clones advancing
WCR’s breeders have selected the founding population for World Coffee Research’s robusta breeding program, and trees are now being multiplied for distribution to seven countries in early 2027
• WCR News
WCR CEO Dr. Jennifer “Vern” Long named to Forbes 50 Over 50 list 
Dr. Jennifer “Vern” Long has been named to Forbes’ 2026 50 Over 50 list in the Impact category, recognizing her work uniting 200+ companies, 30 countries, and 11 governments around the coffee industry’s first globally coordinated variety development program.
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