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.
Amara Moyo – Niger River Basin

Amara Moyo – Niger River Basin

Amara Moyo (22) – Niger River Basin, Niger, Niamey, Millet, Sorghum, Rice, Cattle, Sheep, Goats

Nova Lee –  Washington/Idaho

Nova Lee – Washington/Idaho

Nova Lee (19) – Palouse, Washington/Idaho: Wheat, Barley, Lentils

Sienna Marshall —  Australia

Sienna Marshall — Australia

Sienna Marshall (22) – Riverland, Australia: Citrus, Wine Grapes, Vegetables, Horticultural crops, Sheep

Lin Li —  China

Lin Li — China

Lin Li (21) – Heilongjiang, China: Rice, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Cattle

Willow Phillips –  Wisconsin/Iowa

Willow Phillips – Wisconsin/Iowa

Willow Phillips (20) – Driftless Area, Wisconsin/Iowa: Dairy Cattle, Corn, Soybeans

Layla Soweto – Nile River Delta

Layla Soweto – Nile River Delta

Layla Soweto (23) – Nile River Delta, Egypt, Mansoura, Rice, Cotton, Wheat, Cattle, Poultry, Fish

Selma Banda – Niger River Basin

Selma Banda – Niger River Basin

Selma Banda (22) – Niger River Basin, Guinea, Kankan, Millet, Sorghum, Rice, Cattle, Sheep, Goats

Sunita Verma —  India

Sunita Verma — India

Sunita Verma (20) – West Bengal, India: Rice, Jute, Sugarcane, Tea, Vegetables

Sneha Rao —  India

Sneha Rao — India

Sneha Rao (21) – Telangana, India: Rice, Cotton, Mangoes, Groundnuts, Turmeric

Chiara Romano —  Italy

Chiara Romano — Italy

Chiara Romano (20) – Lombardy, Italy: Dairy Cattle, Wheat, Corn, Grapes, Pigs

Lily Baker —  Australia

Lily Baker — Australia

Lily Baker (21) – North West Slopes & Plains, Australia: Wheat, Sheep, Cattle, Horticultural crops, Lucerne

Lea Bernard —  Germany

Lea Bernard — Germany

Lea Bernard (20) – Lower Saxony, Germany: Wheat, Barley, Potatoes, Cattle, Pigs

Emma Bernard —  Greece

Emma Bernard — Greece

Emma Bernard (19) – Thessaly, Greece: Wheat, Barley, Cotton, Tobacco, Sheep

Eleanor Wright –  Washington

Eleanor Wright – Washington

Eleanor Wright (23) – Columbia Basin, Washington: Potatoes, Apples, Cherries

Paisley Patel –  Oregon

Paisley Patel – Oregon

Paisley Patel (20) – Hood River Valley, Oregon: Apples, Pears, Cherries

Mei Wang —  China

Mei Wang — China

Mei Wang (20) – Hunan, China: Rice, Tea, Bamboo, Citrus Fruits, Tung Oil

Asha Sibanda – Lake Chad Basin

Asha Sibanda – Lake Chad Basin

Asha Sibanda (22) – Lake Chad Basin, Chad, N’Djamena, Rice, Millet, Sorghum, Cattle, Sheep, Goats

Hazel Patel –  Texas

Hazel Patel – Texas

Hazel Patel (18) – Gulf Coast Plain, Texas: Citrus, Seafood, Cotton

Elena Medina —  Peru

Elena Medina — Peru

Elena Medina (23) – Cusco Region, Peru: Potatoes, Quinoa, Cacao, Coffee, Alpacas

Sheetal Sharma —  India

Sheetal Sharma — India

Sheetal Sharma (18) – Kerala, India: Coconut, Rice, Spices, Rubber, Tea

Camille Dupont —  Italy

Camille Dupont — Italy

Camille Dupont (17) – Po Valley, Italy: Rice, Corn, Wheat, Grapes, Dairy Cattle

Yue Zhang —  China

Yue Zhang — China

Yue Zhang (20) – Yangtze River Delta, China: Rice, Wheat, Tea, Aquaculture, Vegetables

Chun Li —  China

Chun Li — China

Chun Li (21) – Hunan, China: Rice, Tea, Bamboo, Citrus Fruits, Tung Oil

Ava Williams –  Texas

Ava Williams – Texas

Ava Williams (19) – Blackland Prairie, Texas: Cotton, Wheat, Corn

Rao Sharma —  India

Rao Sharma — India

Rao Sharma (17) – Haryana, India: Wheat, Rice, Sugarcane, Cotton, Vegetables

Le Thi —  Vietnam

Le Thi — Vietnam

Le Thi (21) – Mekong Delta, Vietnam: Rice, Aquaculture, Fruits, Vegetables, Shrimp

Manon Martin —  Italy

Manon Martin — Italy

Manon Martin (22) – Lombardy, Italy: Dairy Cattle, Wheat, Corn, Grapes, Pigs

Julia Wojcik —  Poland

Julia Wojcik — Poland

Julia Wojcik (22) – Mazovia, Poland: Wheat, Barley, Potatoes, Sugar Beets, Pigs

Valentina Singh –  Washington/Idaho

Valentina Singh – Washington/Idaho

Valentina Singh (18) – Palouse, Washington/Idaho: Wheat, Barley, Lentils

Julia Castellanos —  Uruguay

Julia Castellanos — Uruguay

Julia Castellanos (22) – Canelones Department, Uruguay: Horticultural crops, Wine, Dairy Cattle, Beef Cattle, Tourism

Nia Kone – Congo Basin

Nia Kone – Congo Basin

Nia Kone (21) – Congo Basin, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mbuji-Mayi, Cassava, Maize, Rice, Poultry, Pigs, Goats

Sophia Papadopoulos —  France

Sophia Papadopoulos — France

Sophia Papadopoulos (20) – Normandy, France: Dairy Cattle, Apples, Poultry, Wheat, Barley

Chloe Lee –  California

Chloe Lee – California

Chloe Lee (17) – Central Valley, California: Almonds, Pistachios, Walnuts

Salma Dlamini – Kano Region

Salma Dlamini – Kano Region

Salma Dlamini (23) – Kano Region, Nigeria, Kano, Wheat, Millet, Rice, Cattle, Sheep, Goats

Amelia Wilson –  California

Amelia Wilson – California

Amelia Wilson (17) – Central Coast, California: Strawberries, Lettuce, Artichokes

Pamela Pereyra —  Colombia

Pamela Pereyra — Colombia

Pamela Pereyra (18) – Huila, Colombia: Coffee, Sugarcane, Rice, Dairy Cattle, Tilapia

Scarlett Clark —  Australia

Scarlett Clark — Australia

Scarlett Clark (22) – Fleurieu Peninsula, Australia: Wine Grapes, Livestock, Horticultural crops, Wheat, Barley

Tereza Novakova —  Germany

Tereza Novakova — Germany

Tereza Novakova (21) – Lower Saxony, Germany: Wheat, Barley, Potatoes, Cattle, Pigs

Marta Rossi —  Germany

Marta Rossi — Germany

Marta Rossi (23) – Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany: Wine Grapes, Potatoes, Wheat, Barley, Cattle

Emily Hayes —  Australia

Emily Hayes — Australia

Emily Hayes (19) – Goldfields-Esperance, Australia: Wheat, Barley, Canola, Sheep, Cattle

Sunita Sharma —  India

Sunita Sharma — India

Sunita Sharma (21) – Telangana, India: Rice, Cotton, Mangoes, Groundnuts, Turmeric

Ayanda Tshabalala – Niger River Basin

Ayanda Tshabalala – Niger River Basin

Ayanda Tshabalala (17) – Niger River Basin, Togo, Lome, Millet, Sorghum, Rice, Cattle, Sheep, Goats

Lisa Maes —  France

Lisa Maes — France

Lisa Maes (19) – Brittany, France: Dairy Cattle, Poultry, Vegetables, Apples, Pork

Ayesha Khan —  India

Ayesha Khan — India

Ayesha Khan (23) – Uttar Pradesh, India: Rice, Wheat, Sugarcane, Maize, Pulses

Simran Kaur —  India

Simran Kaur — India

Simran Kaur (17) – Himachal Pradesh, India: Apples, Wheat, Barley, Maize, Vegetables

Amira Tshabalala – Ethiopian Highlands

Amira Tshabalala – Ethiopian Highlands

Amira Tshabalala (23) – Ethiopian Highlands, Ethiopia, Jijiga, Coffee, Teff, Maize, Cattle, Sheep, Chickens

Amira Tshabalala – Nile River Delta

Amira Tshabalala – Nile River Delta

Amira Tshabalala (21) – Nile River Delta, Egypt, Ismailia, Rice, Cotton, Wheat, Cattle, Poultry, Fish

Marta Rossi —  Italy

Marta Rossi — Italy

Marta Rossi (18) – Tuscany, Italy: Wine Grapes, Olives, Wheat, Tomatoes, Cattle