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.
Ana Rodriguez —  Colombia

Ana Rodriguez — Colombia

Ana Rodriguez (18) – Boyacá, Colombia: Potatoes, Sugarcane, Barley, Dairy Cattle, Trout

Emily Thomas –  Florida

Emily Thomas – Florida

Emily Thomas (21) – Central Florida, Florida: Citrus, Strawberries, Vegetables

Marta Martinez —  Spain

Marta Martinez — Spain

Marta Martinez (19) – Castile and León, Spain: Wheat, Barley, Sheep, Wine Grapes, Pigs

Manon Lefevre —  Poland

Manon Lefevre — Poland

Manon Lefevre (17) – Mazovia, Poland: Wheat, Barley, Potatoes, Sugar Beets, Pigs

Julia Wojcik —  Spain

Julia Wojcik — Spain

Julia Wojcik (20) – Andalusia, Spain: Olive Oil, Citrus Fruits, Wine Grapes, Wheat, Pigs

Aniyah Singh –  Illinois/Indiana

Aniyah Singh – Illinois/Indiana

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

Ashanti Nkosi – Lake Chad Basin

Ashanti Nkosi – Lake Chad Basin

Ashanti Nkosi (17) – Lake Chad Basin, Nigeria, Lagos, Rice, Millet, Sorghum, Cattle, Sheep, Goats

Amber Patel –  Colorado

Amber Patel – Colorado

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

Yara Mahlangu – Niger River Basin

Yara Mahlangu – Niger River Basin

Yara Mahlangu (21) – Niger River Basin, Guinea, Kankan, Millet, Sorghum, Rice, Cattle, Sheep, Goats

Julieta Aguilar —  Mexico

Julieta Aguilar — Mexico

Julieta Aguilar (17) – Chiapas, Mexico: Coffee, Horticultural crops, Bananas, Sugarcane, Beef Cattle

Chiara Ferri —  Germany

Chiara Ferri — Germany

Chiara Ferri (17) – Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany: Wine Grapes, Potatoes, Wheat, Barley, Cattle

Anna Kostas —  Belgium

Anna Kostas — Belgium

Anna Kostas (18) – Flanders, Belgium: Potatoes, Sugar Beets, Cattle, Pigs, Wheat

Chiara Ferri —  Czech Republic

Chiara Ferri — Czech Republic

Chiara Ferri (22) – Central Bohemia, Czech Republic: Wheat, Barley, Sugar Beets, Potatoes, Cattle

Bianca Espinosa —  Chile

Bianca Espinosa — Chile

Bianca Espinosa (21) – Valparaíso Region, Chile: Horticultural crops, Wine, Mining, Dairy Cattle, Tourism

Emma Ramirez —  Colombia

Emma Ramirez — Colombia

Emma Ramirez (22) – Cauca, Colombia: Sugarcane, Coffee, Rice, Dairy Cattle, Tilapia

Carolina Castro —  Brazil

Carolina Castro — Brazil

Carolina Castro (20) – São Paulo, Brazil: Sugarcane, Oranges, Coffee, Soybeans, Dairy Cattle

Petra Dvorakova —  United Kingdom

Petra Dvorakova — United Kingdom

Petra Dvorakova (21) – East Anglia, United Kingdom: Wheat, Barley, Sugar Beets, Potatoes, Pigs

Zoe Georgiou —  Belgium

Zoe Georgiou — Belgium

Zoe Georgiou (21) – Flanders, Belgium: Potatoes, Sugar Beets, Cattle, Pigs, Wheat

Marta Rizzo —  Spain

Marta Rizzo — Spain

Marta Rizzo (18) – Andalusia, Spain: Olive Oil, Citrus Fruits, Wine Grapes, Wheat, Pigs

Eva Kim –  Florida

Eva Kim – Florida

Eva Kim (21) – Red Hills Region, Florida: Watermelons, Timber, Cattle

Esther Park –  Washington

Esther Park – Washington

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

Selma Banda – Nile River Delta

Selma Banda – Nile River Delta

Selma Banda (19) – Nile River Delta, Egypt, Damietta, Rice, Cotton, Wheat, Cattle, Poultry, Fish

Yara Fofana – Congo Basin

Yara Fofana – Congo Basin

Yara Fofana (17) – Congo Basin, Republic of Congo, Brazzaville, Cassava, Maize, Rice, Poultry, Pigs, Goats

Mia Wagner —  Germany

Mia Wagner — Germany

Mia Wagner (21) – Lower Saxony, Germany: Wheat, Barley, Potatoes, Cattle, Pigs

Fatima Mokone – Lake Chad Basin

Fatima Mokone – Lake Chad Basin

Fatima Mokone (23) – Lake Chad Basin, Nigeria, Maiduguri, Rice, Millet, Sorghum, Cattle, Sheep, Goats

Zara Tshabalala – Lake Chad Basin

Zara Tshabalala – Lake Chad Basin

Zara Tshabalala (20) – Lake Chad Basin, Cameroon, Maroua, Rice, Millet, Sorghum, Cattle, Sheep, Goats

Zara Mokone – Nile River Valley

Zara Mokone – Nile River Valley

Zara Mokone (21) – Nile River Valley, Sudan, Khartoum, Cotton, Wheat, Rice, Cattle, Sheep, Goats

Jimena Andrade —  Peru

Jimena Andrade — Peru

Jimena Andrade (21) – Piura, Peru: Mangoes, Grapes, Rice, Horticultural crops, Fishing

Salma Dlamini – Niger River Basin

Salma Dlamini – Niger River Basin

Salma Dlamini (17) – Niger River Basin, Mali, Bamako, Millet, Sorghum, Rice, Cattle, Sheep, Goats

Harper Moore –  California

Harper Moore – California

Harper Moore (18) – Central Coast, California: Strawberries, Lettuce, Wine Grapes

Nia Thabane – Ethiopian Highlands

Nia Thabane – Ethiopian Highlands

Nia Thabane (21) – Ethiopian Highlands, Ethiopia, Lalibela, Coffee, Teff, Maize, Cattle, Sheep, Chickens

Eva Chavez —  Colombia

Eva Chavez — Colombia

Eva Chavez (18) – Huila, Colombia: Coffee, Sugarcane, Rice, Dairy Cattle, Tilapia

Nasira Mokwena – Nile River Delta

Nasira Mokwena – Nile River Delta

Nasira Mokwena (17) – Nile River Delta, Egypt, Port Said, Rice, Cotton, Wheat, Cattle, Poultry, Fish

Zahra Tshuma – Nile River Valley

Zahra Tshuma – Nile River Valley

Zahra Tshuma (17) – Nile River Valley, Egypt, Luxor, Cotton, Wheat, Rice, Cattle, Sheep, Goats

Maria Ioannou —  Germany

Maria Ioannou — Germany

Maria Ioannou (20) – Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany: Wine Grapes, Potatoes, Wheat, Barley, Cattle

Pallavi Verma —  Pakistan

Pallavi Verma — Pakistan

Pallavi Verma (19) – Sindh, Pakistan: Wheat, Rice, Sugarcane, Cotton, Vegetables

Sofia Lopez —  Germany

Sofia Lopez — Germany

Sofia Lopez (21) – Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany: Wine Grapes, Potatoes, Wheat, Barley, Cattle

Ruby Kang –  California

Ruby Kang – California

Ruby Kang (19) – Sacramento Valley, California: Rice, Almonds, Walnuts

Khadijah Abiola – Ethiopian Highlands

Khadijah Abiola – Ethiopian Highlands

Khadijah Abiola (20) – Ethiopian Highlands, Ethiopia, Dire Dawa, Coffee, Teff, Maize, Cattle, Sheep, Chickens

Ayanda Tshabalala – Lake Chad Basin

Ayanda Tshabalala – Lake Chad Basin

Ayanda Tshabalala (23) – Lake Chad Basin, Chad, Moundou, Rice, Millet, Sorghum, Cattle, Sheep, Goats

Nia Thabane – Lake Chad Basin

Nia Thabane – Lake Chad Basin

Nia Thabane (18) – Lake Chad Basin, Nigeria, Lagos, Rice, Millet, Sorghum, Cattle, Sheep, Goats

Maria Reyes —  Philippines

Maria Reyes — Philippines

Maria Reyes (18) – Central Luzon, Philippines: Rice, Corn, Sugarcane, Fruits, Vegetables

Divya Sharma —  India

Divya Sharma — India

Divya Sharma (19) – Odisha, India: Rice, Pulses, Oilseeds, Sugarcane, Vegetables

Rekha Patel —  India

Rekha Patel — India

Rekha Patel (21) – Telangana, India: Rice, Cotton, Mangoes, Groundnuts, Turmeric

Fernanda Cardenas —  Paraguay

Fernanda Cardenas — Paraguay

Fernanda Cardenas (21) – Chaco Region, Paraguay: Cattle, Sugarcane, Sorghum, Cotton, Sunflower

Meenakshi Sharma —  China

Meenakshi Sharma — China

Meenakshi Sharma (20) – Hunan, China: Rice, Tea, Bamboo, Citrus Fruits, Tung Oil

Alessia Ferrari —  Czech Republic

Alessia Ferrari — Czech Republic

Alessia Ferrari (20) – Central Bohemia, Czech Republic: Wheat, Barley, Sugar Beets, Potatoes, Cattle

Lila Chang –  California

Lila Chang – California

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