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.

Ava Williams — Texas

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

Olivia Johnson — Alabama

Olivia Johnson (18) – Black Belt Region, Alabama: Cotton, Peanuts, Timber

Emma Smith — Alabama

Emma Smith (17) – Black Belt Region, Alabama: Cotton, Peanuts, Timber

Neha Sharma —  Philippines

Neha Sharma — Philippines

Neha Sharma (20) – Central Luzon, Philippines: Rice, Corn, Sugarcane, Fruits, Vegetables

Sofia Lopez —  Germany

Sofia Lopez — Germany

Sofia Lopez (17) – Lower Saxony, Germany: Wheat, Barley, Potatoes, Cattle, Pigs

Sophia Davis —  Australia

Sophia Davis — Australia

Sophia Davis (21) – Barossa Valley, Australia: Wine Grapes, Livestock, Horticultural crops, Wheat, Barley

Aaliyah Mitchell –  California

Aaliyah Mitchell – California

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

Isabela Soto —  Bolivia

Isabela Soto — Bolivia

Isabela Soto (23) – Potosí, Bolivia: Tin, Silver, Zinc, Lead, Cattle

Ife Adewale – Ethiopian Highlands

Ife Adewale – Ethiopian Highlands

Ife Adewale (23) – Ethiopian Highlands, Ethiopia, Dessie, Coffee, Teff, Maize, Cattle, Sheep, Chickens

Wei Zhang —  China

Wei Zhang — China

Wei Zhang (18) – Heilongjiang, China: Rice, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Cattle

Laura Ferri —  Spain

Laura Ferri — Spain

Laura Ferri (17) – Castile and León, Spain: Wheat, Barley, Sheep, Wine Grapes, Pigs

Marta Rizzo —  France

Marta Rizzo — France

Marta Rizzo (19) – Brittany, France: Dairy Cattle, Poultry, Vegetables, Apples, Pork

Kaylee Khan –  Washington/Idaho

Kaylee Khan – Washington/Idaho

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

Ling Li —  China

Ling Li — China

Ling Li (22) – Heilongjiang, China: Rice, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Cattle

Grace Wilson —  Australia

Grace Wilson — Australia

Grace Wilson (20) – Wimmera, Australia: Wheat, Barley, Canola, Sheep, Cattle

Skylar Allen –  New York

Skylar Allen – New York

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

Athena Singh –  California

Athena Singh – California

Athena Singh (19) – San Joaquin Valley, California: Grapes, Tomatoes, Pistachios

Vanessa Jimenez —  Uruguay

Vanessa Jimenez — Uruguay

Vanessa Jimenez (17) – Montevideo, Uruguay: Horticultural crops, Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, Tourism, Fishing

Sofia Rossi —  Italy

Sofia Rossi — Italy

Sofia Rossi (17) – Po Valley, Italy: Rice, Corn, Wheat, Grapes, Dairy Cattle

Martina Morales —  Brazil

Martina Morales — Brazil

Martina Morales (21) – Minas Gerais, Brazil: Coffee, Dairy Cattle, Sugarcane, Corn, Soybeans

Delilah Tran –  Oregon

Delilah Tran – Oregon

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

Safiya Mabaso – Nile River Delta

Safiya Mabaso – Nile River Delta

Safiya Mabaso (20) – Nile River Delta, Egypt, Ismailia, Rice, Cotton, Wheat, Cattle, Poultry, Fish

Daniela Pinto —  Peru

Daniela Pinto — Peru

Daniela Pinto (20) – Cajamarca, Peru: Potatoes, Dairy Cattle, Horticultural crops, Quinoa, Corn

Nala Nkosi – Ethiopian Highlands

Nala Nkosi – Ethiopian Highlands

Nala Nkosi (22) – Ethiopian Highlands, Ethiopia, Dessie, Coffee, Teff, Maize, Cattle, Sheep, Chickens

Isabella Brown –  Texas

Isabella Brown – Texas

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

Selma Banda – Lake Chad Basin

Selma Banda – Lake Chad Basin

Selma Banda (18) – Lake Chad Basin, Niger, Niamey, Rice, Millet, Sorghum, Cattle, Sheep, Goats

Tereza Novakova —  Italy

Tereza Novakova — Italy

Tereza Novakova (21) – Lombardy, Italy: Dairy Cattle, Wheat, Corn, Grapes, Pigs

Grace Murphy —  Australia

Grace Murphy — Australia

Grace Murphy (17) – Great Southern, Australia: Wheat, Barley, Canola, Sheep, Cattle

Catalina Alvarez —  Paraguay

Catalina Alvarez — Paraguay

Catalina Alvarez (17) – San Pedro, Paraguay: Soybeans, Corn, Beef Cattle, Sugarcane, Wheat

Hannah Becker —  Italy

Hannah Becker — Italy

Hannah Becker (23) – Tuscany, Italy: Wine Grapes, Olives, Wheat, Tomatoes, Cattle

Lea Bernard —  Italy

Lea Bernard — Italy

Lea Bernard (19) – Lombardy, Italy: Dairy Cattle, Wheat, Corn, Grapes, Pigs

Lena Kim – Texas

Lena Kim – Texas

Lena Kim (18) – Texas High Plains: Cotton, Wheat, Cattle

Asha Sibanda – Nile River Valley

Asha Sibanda – Nile River Valley

Asha Sibanda (20) – Nile River Valley, Egypt, Sohag, Cotton, Wheat, Rice, Cattle, Sheep, Goats

Sarah Janssen —  Belgium

Sarah Janssen — Belgium

Sarah Janssen (23) – Flanders, Belgium: Potatoes, Sugar Beets, Cattle, Pigs, Wheat

Aisha Khan —  India/Pakistan

Aisha Khan — India/Pakistan

Aisha Khan (17) – Punjab, India/Pakistan: Wheat, Rice, Cotton, Sugarcane, Vegetables

Sanya Gupta —  India

Sanya Gupta — India

Sanya Gupta (17) – Haryana, India: Wheat, Rice, Sugarcane, Cotton, Vegetables

Zuzanna Nowak —  Italy

Zuzanna Nowak — Italy

Zuzanna Nowak (23) – Tuscany, Italy: Wine Grapes, Olives, Wheat, Tomatoes, Cattle

Zoya Khan —  Pakistan/India

Zoya Khan — Pakistan/India

Zoya Khan (21) – Punjab, Pakistan/India: Wheat, Rice, Cotton, Sugarcane, Vegetables

Charlotte Smith —  Australia

Charlotte Smith — Australia

Charlotte Smith (21) – Riverina, Australia: Wheat, Barley, Rice, Sheep, Cattle

Xiao Chen —  China

Xiao Chen — China

Xiao Chen (23) – Heilongjiang, China: Rice, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Cattle

Isabelle Park –  California

Isabelle Park – California

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

Layla Hall –  California

Layla Hall – California

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

Selma Banda – Ethiopian Highlands

Selma Banda – Ethiopian Highlands

Selma Banda (21) – Ethiopian Highlands, Ethiopia, Jijiga, Coffee, Teff, Maize, Cattle, Sheep, Chickens

Meenakshi Sharma —  Pakistan/India

Meenakshi Sharma — Pakistan/India

Meenakshi Sharma (18) – Punjab, Pakistan/India: Wheat, Rice, Cotton, Sugarcane, Vegetables

Zoe Carter —  Australia

Zoe Carter — Australia

Zoe Carter (23) – Lockyer Valley, Australia: Vegetables, Horticultural crops, Poultry, Dairy Cattle, Beef Cattle

Nasira Mokwena – Niger River Basin

Nasira Mokwena – Niger River Basin

Nasira Mokwena (20) – Niger River Basin, Ivory Coast, Yamoussoukro, Millet, Sorghum, Rice, Cattle, Sheep, Goats

Amara Moyo – Nile River Valley

Amara Moyo – Nile River Valley

Amara Moyo (19) – Nile River Valley, Egypt, Aswan, Cotton, Wheat, Rice, Cattle, Sheep, Goats

Aisha Khan —  Pakistan/India

Aisha Khan — Pakistan/India

Aisha Khan (19) – Punjab, Pakistan/India: Wheat, Rice, Cotton, Sugarcane, Vegetables