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THE Costa Rican Coffee Institute(ICAFE) and the University of Costa Rica(UCR) are teaming up to create a universitycourse on the art of processing coffee.The 18-month course will specializein two main areas – coffee-grain processingand administration of coffee-processingplants, according to a statement.The program will include 15 coursesand practical assignments in the field.

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