It is expected that a major part of President Obama's message during his visit to Ghana will be on promoting increased US investment in agricultural development projects in Africa.  Given this focus, it makes a lot of sense for Obama to visit Kuapa Kokoo and see first hand how farmers are working together to implement farming practices that are more socially and environmentally sustainable.  The US should be supporting projects like Kuapa Kokoo that empower farmers and are driven by farmers themselves.  Obama also promised to promote fair trade principles during the presidential campaign, so visiting Kuapa Kokoo would be a great opportunity to see first hand how farmers in Ghana are working to develop different models of global trade.

You can send a note to President Obama encouraging him to visit Kuapa Kokoo at the White House website.  You can also check out the full press release inviting Obama to visit Kuapa Kokoo from Divine Chocolate here. 

While you might not have a chance to visit Kuapa Kokoo too, you can get a free taste of Divine Chocolate at several locations in DC on July 11th and 12th -- find out more here.  You can also check out videos of Kuapa Kokoo farmers telling their stories here.

You can also buy Divine Chocolate at many stores near you.  By the way, Divine Chocolate is great for a favorite summer treat -- S'mores.  Find out how to participate in a fun, Fair Trade summer action related to S'mores here!