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.

Ruby Nguyen — Oregon/California

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

Nora Khan — Oregon/California

Nora Khan (17) – Klamath Basin, Oregon/California: Potatoes, Alfalfa, Cattle

Camila Wright — Oregon/California

Camila Wright (23) – Klamath Basin, Oregon/California: Potatoes, Alfalfa, Cattle

Adeline Cooper — Washington

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

Everly Thompson — Washington

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

Claire Khan — California

Claire Khan (20) – Imperial Valley, California: Vegetables, Cotton, Citrus

Violet Nguyen — California

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

Aaliyah Mitchell — California

Aaliyah Mitchell (18) – Imperial Valley, California: Lettuce, Vegetables, Cotton

Ellie Kim — New York

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

Skylar Allen — New York

Skylar Allen (23) – Hudson Valley, New York: Apples, Vegetables, Dairy Cattle

Aubrey Patel — New York

Aubrey Patel (22) – Hudson Valley, New York: Apples, Vegetables, Dairy Cattle

Savannah Chang — Oregon

Savannah Chang (21) – Hood River Valley, Oregon: Apples, Pears, Cherries

Paisley Patel — Oregon

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

Aurora Ross — Texas

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

Hazel Patel — Texas

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

Riley Nguyen — New York

Riley Nguyen (17) – Finger Lakes Region, New York: Wine Grapes, Dairy Cattle, Fingerling Potatoes

Sofia Carter — New York

Sofia Carter (23) – Finger Lakes Region, New York: Wine Grapes, Dairy Cattle, Fingerling Potatoes

Zoey Kim — New York

Zoey Kim (22) – Finger Lakes Region, New York: Wine Grapes, Dairy Cattle, Fingerling Potatoes

Brooklyn Baker — New York

Brooklyn Baker (21) – Finger Lakes Region, New York: Grapes, Apples, Dairy Cattle

Willow Phillips — Wisconsin/Iowa

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

Penelope Green — Wisconsin/Iowa

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

Addison Scott — Washington

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

Lillian Hill — Washington

Lillian Hill (17) – Columbia Basin, Washington: Potatoes, Apples, Wheat

Eleanor Wright — Washington

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

Victoria King — California

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

Hannah Clark — California

Hannah Clark (21) – Coachella Valley, California: Dates, Citrus, Vegetables

Stella Young — California

Stella Young (20) – Coachella Valley, California: Dates, Citrus, Vegetables

Layla Hall — California

Layla Hall (19) – Coachella Valley, California: Dates, Citrus, Vegetables

Aria Walker — California

Aria Walker (18) – Central Valley, California: Almonds, Pistachios, Walnuts

Chloe Lee — California

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

Natalie Lewis — California

Natalie Lewis (23) – Central Valley, California: Almonds, Pistachios, Walnuts

Grace Robinson — California

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

Zoey Martinez — Nebraska

Zoey Martinez (21) – Central Plains, Nebraska: Corn, Soybeans, Cattle

Lily Garcia — Nebraska

Lily Garcia (20) – Central Plains, Nebraska: Corn, Soybeans, Cattle

Avery Thompson — Oregon

Avery Thompson (19) – Central Oregon, Oregon: Hay, Mint, Alfalfa

Madison Martin — Oregon

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

Scarlett Harris — Oregon

Scarlett Harris (17) – Central Oregon, Oregon: Hay, Mint, Alfalfa

Mila White — Oregon

Mila White (23) – Central Oregon, Oregon: Hay, Mint, Alfalfa

Elizabeth Jackson — Florida

Elizabeth Jackson (22) – Central Florida, Florida: Citrus, Strawberries, Vegetables

Emily Thomas — Florida

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

Abigail Anderson — Florida

Abigail Anderson (20) – Central Florida, Florida: Citrus, Strawberries, Vegetables

Evelyn Taylor — Florida

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

Harper Moore — California

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

Amelia Wilson — California

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

Charlotte Miller — California

Charlotte Miller (23) – Central Coast, California: Artichokes, Strawberries, Brussels Sprouts

Mia Davis — California

Mia Davis (22) – Central Coast, California: Artichokes, Strawberries, Brussels Sprouts

Sophia Jones — Texas

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

Isabella Brown — Texas

Isabella Brown (20) – Blackland Prairie, Texas: Cotton, Wheat, Corn