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.
Lucia Garcia —  Belgium

Lucia Garcia — Belgium

Lucia Garcia (19) – Flanders, Belgium: Potatoes, Sugar Beets, Cattle, Pigs, Wheat

Alisha Gupta —  India

Alisha Gupta — India

Alisha Gupta (22) – Maharashtra, India: Sugarcane, Cotton, Oilseeds, Fruits, Vegetables

Grace Robinson –  California

Grace Robinson – California

Grace Robinson (22) – Central Valley, California: Almonds, Pistachios, Walnuts

Chloe Russell —  Australia

Chloe Russell — Australia

Chloe Russell (23) – Mid North, Australia: Wheat, Barley, Canola, Sheep, Cattle

Aisha Abubakar – Congo Basin

Aisha Abubakar – Congo Basin

Aisha Abubakar (17) – Congo Basin, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kananga, Cassava, Maize, Rice, Poultry, Pigs, Goats

Sonali Patel —  India

Sonali Patel — India

Sonali Patel (22) – Uttar Pradesh, India: Rice, Wheat, Sugarcane, Maize, Pulses

Olivia Davies —  Germany

Olivia Davies — Germany

Olivia Davies (23) – Lower Saxony, Germany: Wheat, Barley, Potatoes, Cattle, Pigs

Francesca Rossi —  Belgium

Francesca Rossi — Belgium

Francesca Rossi (17) – Flanders, Belgium: Potatoes, Sugar Beets, Cattle, Pigs, Wheat

Isabella Silva —  Argentina

Isabella Silva — Argentina

Isabella Silva (19) – Pampas, Argentina: Wheat, Corn, Soybeans, Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle

Emma Peeters —  Greece

Emma Peeters — Greece

Emma Peeters (17) – Thessaly, Greece: Wheat, Barley, Cotton, Tobacco, Sheep

Paloma Herrera —  Brazil

Paloma Herrera — Brazil

Paloma Herrera (19) – Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil: Tobacco, Soybeans, Rice, Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle

Chloe Martin —  Spain

Chloe Martin — Spain

Chloe Martin (19) – Andalusia, Spain: Olive Oil, Citrus Fruits, Wine Grapes, Wheat, Pigs

Ashanti Mensah – Ethiopian Highlands

Ashanti Mensah – Ethiopian Highlands

Ashanti Mensah (18) – Ethiopian Highlands, Ethiopia, Bahir Dar, Coffee, Teff, Maize, Cattle, Sheep, Chickens

Angelina Kim –  California

Angelina Kim – California

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

Gabrielle Singh –  Washington/Oregon

Gabrielle Singh – Washington/Oregon

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

Laura Delgado —  Chile

Laura Delgado — Chile

Laura Delgado (22) – Arica y Parinacota Region, Chile: Horticultural crops, Fishing, Mining, Tourism, Dairy Cattle

Lily Thomas —  Australia

Lily Thomas — Australia

Lily Thomas (17) – Clare Valley, Australia: Wine Grapes, Livestock, Horticultural crops, Wheat, Barley

Zoe Georgiou —  Italy

Zoe Georgiou — Italy

Zoe Georgiou (22) – Tuscany, Italy: Wine Grapes, Olives, Wheat, Tomatoes, Cattle

Valentina Silva —  Colombia

Valentina Silva — Colombia

Valentina Silva (17) – Valle del Cauca, Colombia: Sugarcane, Coffee, Flowers, Horticultural crops, Dairy Cattle

Julianna Kim – Texas

Julianna Kim – Texas

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

Regina Salazar —  Colombia

Regina Salazar — Colombia

Regina Salazar (23) – Quindío, Colombia: Coffee, Horticultural crops, Dairy Cattle, Poultry, Sugarcane

Natalia Herrera —  Brazil

Natalia Herrera — Brazil

Natalia Herrera (22) – Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil: Soybeans, Corn, Beef Cattle, Sugarcane, Cotton

Victoria King –  California

Victoria King – California

Victoria King (22) – Coachella Valley, California: Dates, Citrus, Vegetables

Aurora Ross –  Texas

Aurora Ross – Texas

Aurora Ross (19) – Gulf Coast Plain, Texas: Citrus, Seafood, Cotton

Penelope Kim –  California

Penelope Kim – California

Penelope Kim (21) – Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, California: Peaches, Pears, Asparagus

Emilia Hernandez –  Mississippi/Louisiana

Emilia Hernandez – Mississippi/Louisiana

Emilia Hernandez (21) – Mississippi Alluvial Plain, Mississippi/Louisiana: Catfish, Rice, Soybeans

Nia Diawara – Ethiopian Highlands

Nia Diawara – Ethiopian Highlands

Nia Diawara (19) – Ethiopian Highlands, Ethiopia, Bahir Dar, Coffee, Teff, Maize, Cattle, Sheep, Chickens

Ananya Das —  India

Ananya Das — India

Ananya Das (18) – Haryana, India: Wheat, Rice, Sugarcane, Cotton, Vegetables

Yara Mahlangu – Rift Valley

Yara Mahlangu – Rift Valley

Yara Mahlangu (22) – Rift Valley, Ethiopia, Hawassa, Coffee, Teff, Maize, Cattle, Sheep, Chickens

Ava Williams —  Australia

Ava Williams — Australia

Ava Williams (17) – Murraylands, Australia: Citrus, Wine Grapes, Vegetables, Sheep, Wheat

Zahra Nzima – Congo Basin

Zahra Nzima – Congo Basin

Zahra Nzima (19) – Congo Basin, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kananga, Cassava, Maize, Rice, Poultry, Pigs, Goats

Hadley Mitchell –  Idaho/Oregon

Hadley Mitchell – Idaho/Oregon

Hadley Mitchell (22) – Owyhee Mountains, Idaho/Oregon: Cattle, Sheep, Hay

Yaqi Li —  China

Yaqi Li — China

Yaqi Li (18) – Anhui, China: Rice, Wheat, Tea, Cotton, Aquaculture

Ruby Nguyen –  Oregon/California

Ruby Nguyen – Oregon/California

Ruby Nguyen (18) – Klamath Basin, Oregon/California: Potatoes, Alfalfa, Cattle

Valeria Ortega —  Brazil

Valeria Ortega — Brazil

Valeria Ortega (20) – São Luís, Brazil: Horticultural crops, Sugarcane, Pineapples, Bananas, Beef Cattle

Evelyn Taylor –  Florida

Evelyn Taylor – Florida

Evelyn Taylor (19) – Central Florida, Florida: Citrus, Strawberries, Vegetables

Olivia Jones —  Australia

Olivia Jones — Australia

Olivia Jones (23) – Hunter Valley, Australia: Wine Grapes, Dairy Cattle, Livestock, Citrus, Vegetables

Sophia Jones –  Texas

Sophia Jones – Texas

Sophia Jones (21) – Blackland Prairie, Texas: Cotton, Wheat, Corn

Aisha Khoza – Lake Chad Basin

Aisha Khoza – Lake Chad Basin

Aisha Khoza (22) – Lake Chad Basin, Cameroon, N’Djamena, Rice, Millet, Sorghum, Cattle, Sheep, Goats

Salma Dlamini – Nile River Delta

Salma Dlamini – Nile River Delta

Salma Dlamini (21) – Nile River Delta, Egypt, Suez, Rice, Cotton, Wheat, Cattle, Poultry, Fish

Sofia Bianchi —  Spain

Sofia Bianchi — Spain

Sofia Bianchi (19) – Andalusia, Spain: Olive Oil, Citrus Fruits, Wine Grapes, Wheat, Pigs

Harper White —  Australia

Harper White — Australia

Harper White (18) – Yarra Valley, Australia: Wine Grapes, Livestock, Horticultural crops, Sheep, Cattle

Maria Martinez —  United Kingdom

Maria Martinez — United Kingdom

Maria Martinez (23) – East Anglia, United Kingdom: Wheat, Barley, Sugar Beets, Potatoes, Pigs

Hannah Becker —  Greece

Hannah Becker — Greece

Hannah Becker (18) – Thessaly, Greece: Wheat, Barley, Cotton, Tobacco, Sheep

Priya Kumar —  India

Priya Kumar — India

Priya Kumar (20) – Tamil Nadu, India: Rice, Sugarcane, Cotton, Tea, Spices

Adeline Cooper –  Washington

Adeline Cooper – Washington

Adeline Cooper (22) – Kittitas Valley, Washington: Hay, Livestock, Alfalfa

Ritu Singh —  China

Ritu Singh — China

Ritu Singh (17) – Heilongjiang, China: Rice, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Cattle

Marta Rossi —  Greece

Marta Rossi — Greece

Marta Rossi (17) – Thessaly, Greece: Wheat, Barley, Cotton, Tobacco, Sheep