Author: Fatima Mokone

Fatima Mokone, a dedicated farmer and esteemed professor, embodies the intersection of academia and agriculture. With years of experience in both realms, she brings unparalleled expertise to her work. As a farmer, Fatima cultivates sustainable practices, nurturing the land and fostering community growth. As a professor, she shares her knowledge, inspiring future generations to appreciate and engage with the intricacies of farming. Her passion for education and farming excellence shines through in all she does.

Joy Park — Texas

Joy Park (20) – Texas High Plains: Cotton, Wheat, Cattle

Juliana Chen — Texas

Juliana Chen (19) – Texas High Plains: Cotton, Wheat, Cattle

Lena Kim — Texas

Lena Kim (18) – Texas High Plains: Cotton, Wheat, Cattle

Francesca Lee — Texas

Francesca Lee (17) – Texas High Plains: Cotton, Wheat, Cattle

Miriam Singh — Washington

Miriam Singh (23) – Yakima Valley, Washington: Apples, Hops, Cherries

Camille Kim — Washington

Camille Kim (22) – Yakima Valley, Washington: Apples, Hops, Cherries

Hope Park — Washington

Hope Park (21) – Yakima River Valley, Washington: Wine Grapes, Hops, Cherries

Kayla Chen — Washington

Kayla Chen (20) – Yakima River Valley, Washington: Wine Grapes, Hops, Cherries

Daniela Kim — Washington

Daniela Kim (19) – Willapa Hills, Washington: Timber, Oysters, Cranberries

Isabela Tran — Washington

Isabela Tran (18) – Willapa Hills, Washington: Timber, Oysters, Cranberries

Destiny Kim — Oregon

Destiny Kim (17) – Willamette Valley, Oregon: Wine Grapes, Hazelnuts, Grass Seed

Tessa Park — Oregon

Tessa Park (23) – Willamette Valley, Oregon: Berries, Nursery Plants, Christmas Trees

Trinity Kim — Oregon

Trinity Kim (22) – Willamette Valley, Oregon: Berries, Nursery Plants, Christmas Trees

Elise Lee — Washington/Oregon

Elise Lee (21) – Walla Walla Valley, Washington/Oregon: Wine Grapes, Sweet Onions, Wheat

Gabrielle Singh — Washington/Oregon

Gabrielle Singh (20) – Walla Walla Valley, Washington/Oregon: Wine Grapes, Sweet Onions, Wheat

Julianna Kim — Texas

Julianna Kim (19) – Texas High Plains: Cotton, Wheat, Cattle

Valerie Park — Texas

Valerie Park (18) – Texas High Plains: Cotton, Wheat, Cattle

Katie Chen — California

Katie Chen (17) – Sonoma County, California: Wine Grapes, Dairy Cattle, Poultry

Vanessa Kim — California

Vanessa Kim (23) – Sonoma County, California: Wine Grapes, Dairy Cattle, Poultry

Bianca Tran — California

Bianca Tran (22) – Sonoma County, California: Wine Grapes, Dairy Cattle, Poultry

Kaitlyn Kim — Idaho

Kaitlyn Kim (21) – Snake River Valley, Idaho: Trout, Potatoes, Sugar Beets

Alivia Lee — Idaho

Alivia Lee (20) – Snake River Valley, Idaho: Trout, Potatoes, Sugar Beets

Giselle Singh — Idaho

Giselle Singh (19) – Snake River Valley, Idaho: Potatoes, Sugar Beets, Barley

Alexia Kim — Idaho

Alexia Kim (18) – Snake River Valley, Idaho: Potatoes, Sugar Beets, Barley

Esther Park — Washington

Esther Park (17) – Skagit Valley, Washington: Tulips, Berries, Dairy Cattle

Sydney Chen — Washington

Sydney Chen (23) – Skagit Valley, Washington: Tulips, Berries, Dairy Cattle

Danielle Kim — Virginia

Danielle Kim (22) – Shenandoah Valley, Virginia: Poultry, Cattle, Apples

Alaina Lee — Virginia

Alaina Lee (21) – Shenandoah Valley, Virginia: Poultry, Cattle, Apples

Annabelle Kim — Virginia

Annabelle Kim (20) – Shenandoah Valley, Virginia: Poultry, Cattle, Apples

Harley Tran — Illinois/Indiana

Harley Tran (19) – Shawnee Hills, Illinois/Indiana: Wine Grapes, Orchards, Livestock

Aniyah Singh — Illinois/Indiana

Aniyah Singh (18) – Shawnee Hills, Illinois/Indiana: Wine Grapes, Orchards, Livestock

Angelina Kim — California

Angelina Kim (17) – Santa Ynez Valley, California: Wine Grapes, Apples, Livestock

Lila Chang — California

Lila Chang (23) – Santa Ynez Valley, California: Wine Grapes, Apples, Livestock

Diana Park — California

Diana Park (22) – Santa Maria Valley, California: Strawberries, Wine Grapes, Vegetables

Leilani Kim — Colorado

Leilani Kim (21) – San Luis Valley, Colorado: Potatoes, Barley, Hay

Amber Patel — Colorado

Amber Patel (20) – San Luis Valley, Colorado: Potatoes, Barley, Hay

Ivy Nguyen — Colorado

Ivy Nguyen (19) – San Luis Valley, Colorado: Potatoes, Barley, Hay

Rylee Lee — Colorado

Rylee Lee (18) – San Luis Valley, Colorado: Potatoes, Barley, Hay

Willow Kim — Washington

Willow Kim (17) – San Juan Islands, Washington: Berries, Sheep, Oysters

Serenity Chen — Washington

Serenity Chen (23) – San Juan Islands, Washington: Berries, Sheep, Oysters

Piper Kim — California

Piper Kim (22) – San Joaquin Valley, California: Grapes, Tomatoes, Pistachios

Brooke Lee — California

Brooke Lee (21) – San Joaquin Valley, California: Grapes, Tomatoes, Pistachios

Olive Park — California

Olive Park (20) – San Joaquin Valley, California: Grapes, Tomatoes, Pistachios

Athena Singh — California

Athena Singh (19) – San Joaquin Valley, California: Grapes, Tomatoes, Pistachios

Miranda Kim — California

Miranda Kim (18) – San Joaquin Valley, California: Grapes, Tomatoes, Almonds

Skylar Li — California

Skylar Li (17) – San Joaquin Valley, California: Grapes, Tomatoes, Almonds

Harley Nguyen — California

Harley Nguyen (19) – San Bernardino Valley, California: Citrus, Avocados, Dates

Paisley Singh — California

Paisley Singh (18) – San Bernardino Valley, California: Citrus, Avocados, Dates