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.

Molly Kim — California

Molly Kim (17) – Salinas Valley, California: Lettuce, Strawberries, Broccoli

Bella Lee — California

Bella Lee (23) – Salinas Valley, California: Lettuce, Strawberries, Broccoli

Gracie Chen — California

Gracie Chen (22) – Salinas Valley, California: Lettuce, Strawberries, Broccoli

Penelope Kim — California

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

Harper Chang — California

Harper Chang (20) – Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, California: Peaches, Pears, Asparagus

Ruby Kang — California

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

Isabelle Park — California

Isabelle Park (18) – Sacramento Valley, California: Rice, Almonds, Walnuts

Lola Chen — California

Lola Chen (17) – Sacramento Valley, California: Rice, Almonds, Walnuts

Delilah Tran — Oregon

Delilah Tran (23) – Rogue Valley, Oregon: Wine Grapes, Pears, Marijuana

Athena Li — Oregon

Athena Li (22) – Rogue Valley, Oregon: Wine Grapes, Pears, Marijuana

Jade Khan — Oregon

Jade Khan (21) – Rogue Valley, Oregon: Wine Grapes, Pears, Marijuana

Jayla Zhang — Oregon

Jayla Zhang (20) – Rogue Valley, Oregon: Hops, Pears, Wine Grapes

Carly Patel — Oregon

Carly Patel (19) – Rogue Valley, Oregon: Hops, Pears, Wine Grapes

Daisy Kim — Oregon

Daisy Kim (18) – Rogue River Valley, Oregon: Pears, Wine Grapes, Marijuana

Summer Chang — Oregon

Summer Chang (17) – Rogue River Valley, Oregon: Pears, Wine Grapes, Marijuana

Genevieve Lopez — Texas

Genevieve Lopez (23) – Rio Grande Valley, Texas: Citrus, Vegetables, Livestock

Alana Tran — Texas

Alana Tran (22) – Rio Grande Valley, Texas: Citrus, Vegetables, Livestock

Cecilia Lee — California

Cecilia Lee (21) – Redwood Empire, California: Timber, Wine Grapes, Tourism

Faith Nguyen — California

Faith Nguyen (20) – Redwood Empire, California: Timber, Wine Grapes, Tourism

Madeline Kim — California

Madeline Kim (19) – Redwood Empire, California: Timber, Wine Grapes, Tourism

Jasmine Li — California

Jasmine Li (18) – Redwood Empire, California: Timber, Wine Grapes, Tourism

Elena Ramirez — North Dakota/Minnesota

Elena Ramirez (17) – Red River Valley, North Dakota/Minnesota: Wheat, Sugar Beets, Potatoes

Ariana Tran — North Dakota/Minnesota

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

Sadie Khan — Florida

Sadie Khan (22) – Red Hills Region, Florida: Watermelons, Timber, Cattle

Eva Kim — Florida

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

Imani Patel — Washington/Idaho

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

Nova Lee — Washington/Idaho

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

Valentina Singh — Washington/Idaho

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

Naomi Chen — Washington/Idaho

Naomi Chen (17) – Palouse, Washington/Idaho: Wheat, Barley, Lentils

Kaylee Khan — Washington/Idaho

Kaylee Khan (23) – Palouse, Washington/Idaho: Wheat, Barley, Lentils

Madelyn Zhang — Washington/Idaho

Madelyn Zhang (22) – Palouse, Washington/Idaho: Wheat, Barley, Lentils

Taylor Li — Washington/Idaho

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

Julia Garcia — Missouri/Arkansas

Julia Garcia (20) – Ozark Plateau, Missouri/Arkansas: Poultry, Cattle, Hay

Arya Kim — Missouri/Arkansas

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

Lydia Wong — Missouri/Arkansas

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

Isla Gomez — Missouri/Arkansas

Isla Gomez (17) – Ozark Plateau, Missouri/Arkansas: Poultry, Cattle, Hay

Reagan Singh — Idaho/Oregon

Reagan Singh (23) – Owyhee Mountains, Idaho/Oregon: Cattle, Sheep, Hay

Hadley Mitchell — Idaho/Oregon

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

Clara Tran — California

Clara Tran (21) – Napa Valley, California: Wine Grapes, Tourism, Olive Oil

Quinn Stewart — California

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

Piper Lee — California

Piper Lee (19) – Napa Valley, California: Wine Grapes, Tourism, Olive Oil

Kinsley Patel — Mississippi/Louisiana

Kinsley Patel (18) – Mississippi Delta, Mississippi/Louisiana: Rice, Catfish, Soybeans

Molly Chang — Mississippi/Louisiana

Molly Chang (17) – Mississippi Delta, Mississippi/Louisiana: Rice, Catfish, Soybeans

Sarah Nguyen — Mississippi/Louisiana

Sarah Nguyen (23) – Mississippi Delta, Mississippi/Louisiana: Rice, Catfish, Soybeans

Cora Kim — Mississippi/Louisiana

Cora Kim (22) – Mississippi Alluvial Plain, Mississippi/Louisiana: Catfish, Rice, Soybeans

Emilia Hernandez — Mississippi/Louisiana

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

Luna Mitchell — Iowa

Luna Mitchell (20) – Midwest Corn Belt, Iowa: Corn, Soybeans, Pork

Alice Stewart — Iowa

Alice Stewart (19) – Midwest Corn Belt, Iowa: Corn, Soybeans, Pork