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Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
What is AVCOA, and what does the company do?
AVCOA (Agricultural Value Chains of the Americas and Africa) is a consortium of farms focused on building legitimate hemp-derived cannabinoid supply chains. It ensures quality and efficiency through proprietary genetics, scalable cultivation methods, and centralized operational management.
AVCOA operates through:
AVCOA Global, U.S. – A Florida-based hub for global operations and distribution.
AVCOA Global, Africa – Oversees farm operations, processing, and export logistics.
AVCOA West, LLC – Manages U.S. farming in Yuma, Arizona.
By supporting farmers with Farm Service Agreements and processing cannabinoid extracts for export, AVCOA strengthens agricultural value chains from seed to molecule.
Where is AVCOA headquartered, and which regions do you operate in?
AVCOA operates across multiple regions, with key locations including:
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United States:
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AVCOA Global, U.S. (Florida) – The hub for global operations, distribution, and financial management.
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AVCOA West, LLC (Arizona) – Manages U.S. farm operations in Yuma, with cultivation.
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Africa:
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AVCOA Global, Africa – Oversees farm and processing operations, export logistics, and compliance in multiple African countries.
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AVCOA Zimbabwe – Active projects include contracting farmers for hemp cultivation and export.
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International Partnerships:
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AVCOA collaborates with global distribution partners, exporting processed cannabinoid extracts to markets in the U.S. and Europe.
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How does AVCOA support the global hemp industry?
AVCOA’s Role in the Hemp Industry
Cultivation: AVCOA partners with farms across the U.S. and Africa, supplying proprietary hemp genetics and implementing optimized grow methodologies to maximize yields and quality. It provides support through Farm Service Agreements, helping farmers enhance productivity and marketability.
Processing: The company manages post-harvest operations, including drying, extraction, and refinement of cannabinoids for export. It ensures compliance with industry standards, enabling the production of high-quality extracts suitable for pharmaceutical, wellness, and industrial applications.
Compliance: AVCOA maintains strict quality control, adhering to international regulatory standards for hemp production and trade. It assists partner farms in meeting Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure legal and safe products.
International Trade: AVCOA facilitates the export of hemp biomass and cannabinoid extracts from Africa to the U.S. and Europe. Through strategic partnerships, it manages logistics, ensures regulatory approvals, and connects farmers to global markets.
By integrating cultivation, processing, compliance, and trade, AVCOA strengthens the hemp industry and creates a transparent, efficient supply chain from seed to molecule.
What types of hemp genetics does AVCOA provide?
AVCOA offers a selection of hemp strains tailored to meet diverse market demands, including high yield, rapid growth, and specific cannabinoid profiles.
Kong
Bred in South Africa, Kong is renowned for its exceptionally low THC content (approximately 0.2%), making it compliant with international standards for non-narcotic agricultural hemp. This strain is particularly suitable for fibre production due to its tall growth (about 1 meters) and high biomass yield, reportedly reaching up to 18 tonnes per hectare in optimal conditions.
Easy Rider
Bred in South Africa, Easy Rider is an auto flowering hemp variety primarily cultivated for its flower production. Its shorter stature (up to 0.5 meters) and rapid maturation make it ideal for regions with shorter growing seasons. Easy Rider's flower is rich in CBD, catering to the health food and nutraceutical markets.
Frankinkong
A newly developed hybrid for cannabinoids in South African hemp strain is cultivated for both fiber and seed. It is known for its adaptability to various climates and its balanced profile, offering moderate fiber quality and seed content.
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By selecting and cultivating strains with these specific characteristics, AVCOA aims to address diverse market needs, from industrial applications requiring robust fiber to health-oriented products necessitating nutrient-rich seeds.