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.
Olivia Johnson —  Italy

Olivia Johnson — Italy

Olivia Johnson (23) – Po Valley, Italy: Rice, Corn, Wheat, Grapes, Dairy Cattle

Taylor Li –  Washington/Idaho

Taylor Li – Washington/Idaho

Taylor Li (21) – Palouse, Washington/Idaho: Wheat, Barley, Lentils

Safiya Mabaso – Niger River Basin

Safiya Mabaso – Niger River Basin

Safiya Mabaso (23) – Niger River Basin, Ivory Coast, Abidjan, Millet, Sorghum, Rice, Cattle, Sheep, Goats

Ting Zhang —  China

Ting Zhang — China

Ting Zhang (23) – Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China: Grapes, Goji Berries, Wheat, Corn, Sheep

Violet Nguyen –  California

Violet Nguyen – California

Violet Nguyen (19) – Imperial Valley, California: Vegetables, Cotton, Citrus

Ella Lee —  Australia

Ella Lee — Australia

Ella Lee (23) – Central Tablelands, Australia: Wheat, Sheep, Cattle, Horticultural crops, Lucerne

Anjali Sharma —  India

Anjali Sharma — India

Anjali Sharma (20) – Tamil Nadu, India: Rice, Sugarcane, Cotton, Tea, Spices

Arya Kim –  Missouri/Arkansas

Arya Kim – Missouri/Arkansas

Arya Kim (19) – Ozark Plateau, Missouri/Arkansas: Poultry, Cattle, Hay

Natalia Molina —  Uruguay

Natalia Molina — Uruguay

Natalia Molina (23) – Lavalleja Department, Uruguay: Horticultural crops, Dairy Cattle, Beef Cattle, Tourism, Mining

Addison Scott –  Washington

Addison Scott – Washington

Addison Scott (18) – Columbia Basin, Washington: Potatoes, Apples, Wheat

Isla Mitchell —  Australia

Isla Mitchell — Australia

Isla Mitchell (22) – Scenic Rim, Australia: Dairy Cattle, Beef Cattle, Sheep, Poultry, Horticultural crops

Madison Martin –  Oregon

Madison Martin – Oregon

Madison Martin (18) – Central Oregon, Oregon: Hay, Mint, Alfalfa

Ellie Kim –  New York

Ellie Kim – New York

Ellie Kim (17) – Hudson Valley, New York: Apples, Vegetables, Dairy Cattle

Francesca Moretti —  Greece

Francesca Moretti — Greece

Francesca Moretti (21) – Thessaly, Greece: Wheat, Barley, Cotton, Tobacco, Sheep

Ifeoma Mensah – Nile River Delta

Ifeoma Mensah – Nile River Delta

Ifeoma Mensah (23) – Nile River Delta, Egypt, Suez, Rice, Cotton, Wheat, Cattle, Poultry, Fish

Harley Nguyen –  California

Harley Nguyen – California

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

Natalia Kowalska —  Italy

Natalia Kowalska — Italy

Natalia Kowalska (19) – Lombardy, Italy: Dairy Cattle, Wheat, Corn, Grapes, Pigs

Andrea Reyes —  Dominican Republic

Andrea Reyes — Dominican Republic

Andrea Reyes (23) – Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic: Horticultural crops, Tourism, Poultry, Cattle, Sugarcane

Raquel Montoya —  Colombia

Raquel Montoya — Colombia

Raquel Montoya (20) – Meta, Colombia: Rice, Cattle, Sugarcane, Horticultural crops, Poultry

Amina Jalloh – Lake Chad Basin

Amina Jalloh – Lake Chad Basin

Amina Jalloh (21) – Lake Chad Basin, Niger, Niamey, Rice, Millet, Sorghum, Cattle, Sheep, Goats

Quinn Stewart –  California

Quinn Stewart – California

Quinn Stewart (20) – Napa Valley, California: Wine Grapes, Tourism, Olive Oil

Sophia Papadopoulos —  Germany

Sophia Papadopoulos — Germany

Sophia Papadopoulos (22) – Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany: Wine Grapes, Potatoes, Wheat, Barley, Cattle

Marisol Navarro —  Peru

Marisol Navarro — Peru

Marisol Navarro (23) – Piura, Peru: Mangoes, Grapes, Rice, Horticultural crops, Fishing

Ritu Singh —  India

Ritu Singh — India

Ritu Singh (19) – West Bengal, India: Rice, Jute, Sugarcane, Tea, Vegetables

Saloni Gupta —  India

Saloni Gupta — India

Saloni Gupta (23) – Telangana, India: Rice, Cotton, Mangoes, Groundnuts, Turmeric

Ayesha Malik —  Pakistan

Ayesha Malik — Pakistan

Ayesha Malik (20) – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan: Wheat, Sugarcane, Maize, Fruits, Vegetables

Ariana Tran –  North Dakota/Minnesota

Ariana Tran – North Dakota/Minnesota

Ariana Tran (23) – Red River Valley, North Dakota/Minnesota: Wheat, Sugar Beets, Potatoes

Penelope Green –  Wisconsin/Iowa

Penelope Green – Wisconsin/Iowa

Penelope Green (19) – Driftless Area, Wisconsin/Iowa: Dairy Cattle, Corn, Soybeans

Imani Patel –  Washington/Idaho

Imani Patel – Washington/Idaho

Imani Patel (20) – Palouse, Washington/Idaho: Wheat, Barley, Lentils

Zoya Khan —  China

Zoya Khan — China

Zoya Khan (19) – Yangtze River Delta, China: Rice, Wheat, Tea, Aquaculture, Vegetables

Leila Nkosi – Nile River Valley

Leila Nkosi – Nile River Valley

Leila Nkosi (23) – Nile River Valley, Egypt, Cairo, Cotton, Wheat, Rice, Cattle, Sheep, Goats

Ellie Taylor —  France

Ellie Taylor — France

Ellie Taylor (21) – Brittany, France: Dairy Cattle, Poultry, Vegetables, Apples, Pork

Nubia Masuku – Lake Chad Basin

Nubia Masuku – Lake Chad Basin

Nubia Masuku (19) – Lake Chad Basin, Nigeria, Lagos, Rice, Millet, Sorghum, Cattle, Sheep, Goats

Martina Romano —  Spain

Martina Romano — Spain

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

Everly Thompson –  Washington

Everly Thompson – Washington

Everly Thompson (21) – Kittitas Valley, Washington: Hay, Livestock, Alfalfa

Lena Müller —  Spain

Lena Müller — Spain

Lena Müller (20) – Castile and León, Spain: Wheat, Barley, Sheep, Wine Grapes, Pigs

Mia Thompson —  Australia

Mia Thompson — Australia

Mia Thompson (21) – South West Slopes, Australia: Wheat, Sheep, Cattle, Horticultural crops, Lucerne

Trinity Kim –  Oregon

Trinity Kim – Oregon

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

Qian Li —  China

Qian Li — China

Qian Li (21) – Jiangsu, China: Rice, Wheat, Tea, Aquaculture, Vegetables

Antonia Rios —  Chile

Antonia Rios — Chile

Antonia Rios (17) – Coquimbo Region, Chile: Mining, Horticultural crops, Wine, Dairy Cattle, Tourism

Serenity Chen –  Washington

Serenity Chen – Washington

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

Lydia Wong –  Missouri/Arkansas

Lydia Wong – Missouri/Arkansas

Lydia Wong (18) – Ozark Plateau, Missouri/Arkansas: Poultry, Cattle, Hay

Maya Patel —  India

Maya Patel — India

Maya Patel (19) – Uttar Pradesh, India: Rice, Wheat, Sugarcane, Maize, Pulses

Renata Acosta —  Colombia

Renata Acosta — Colombia

Renata Acosta (18) – Magdalena, Colombia: Horticultural crops, Dairy Cattle, Oil Palm, Poultry, Bananas

Camille Dupont —  France

Camille Dupont — France

Camille Dupont (18) – Normandy, France: Dairy Cattle, Apples, Poultry, Wheat, Barley

Nia Thabane – Niger River Basin

Nia Thabane – Niger River Basin

Nia Thabane (22) – Niger River Basin, Ivory Coast, Yamoussoukro, Millet, Sorghum, Rice, Cattle, Sheep, Goats

Sofia Bianchi —  Spain

Sofia Bianchi — Spain

Sofia Bianchi (20) – Castile and León, Spain: Wheat, Barley, Sheep, Wine Grapes, Pigs

Alejandra Reyes —  Brazil

Alejandra Reyes — Brazil

Alejandra Reyes (19) – Bahia, Brazil: Cocoa, Sugarcane, Horticultural crops, Coffee, Dairy Cattle