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.
Amelia Evans —  Australia

Amelia Evans — Australia

Amelia Evans (22) – Western Downs, Australia: Wheat, Sorghum, Cotton, Beef Cattle, Sheep

Leila Mbeki – Ethiopian Highlands

Leila Mbeki – Ethiopian Highlands

Leila Mbeki (21) – Ethiopian Highlands, Ethiopia, Dire Dawa, Coffee, Teff, Maize, Cattle, Sheep, Chickens

Katie Chen –  California

Katie Chen – California

Katie Chen (17) – Sonoma County, California: Wine Grapes, Dairy Cattle, Poultry

Amira Nkosi – Nile River Valley

Amira Nkosi – Nile River Valley

Amira Nkosi (18) – Nile River Valley, Egypt, Luxor, Cotton, Wheat, Rice, Cattle, Sheep, Goats

Layla Soweto – Ethiopian Highlands

Layla Soweto – Ethiopian Highlands

Layla Soweto (18) – Ethiopian Highlands, Ethiopia, Jimma, Coffee, Teff, Maize, Cattle, Sheep, Chickens

Deepika Singh —  India

Deepika Singh — India

Deepika Singh (22) – Telangana, India: Rice, Cotton, Mangoes, Groundnuts, Turmeric

Nala Moyo – Lake Chad Basin

Nala Moyo – Lake Chad Basin

Nala Moyo (21) – Lake Chad Basin, Nigeria, Maiduguri, Rice, Millet, Sorghum, Cattle, Sheep, Goats

Laura Dubois —  Poland

Laura Dubois — Poland

Laura Dubois (23) – Mazovia, Poland: Wheat, Barley, Potatoes, Sugar Beets, Pigs

Lucie Prochazka —  France

Lucie Prochazka — France

Lucie Prochazka (23) – Brittany, France: Dairy Cattle, Poultry, Vegetables, Apples, Pork

Sangeeta Verma —  India

Sangeeta Verma — India

Sangeeta Verma (23) – Uttar Pradesh, India: Rice, Wheat, Sugarcane, Maize, Pulses

Sophia Papadopoulos —  Greece

Sophia Papadopoulos — Greece

Sophia Papadopoulos (23) – Thessaly, Greece: Wheat, Barley, Cotton, Tobacco, Sheep

Aisha Khoza – Lake Victoria Basin

Aisha Khoza – Lake Victoria Basin

Aisha Khoza (19) – Lake Victoria Basin, Uganda, Kampala, Maize, Cassava, Bananas, Fish (Tilapia), Poultry, Cattle

Natalia Kowalska —  Italy

Natalia Kowalska — Italy

Natalia Kowalska (17) – Tuscany, Italy: Wine Grapes, Olives, Wheat, Tomatoes, Cattle

Wei Liu —  China

Wei Liu — China

Wei Liu (23) – Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China: Cotton, Grapes, Melons, Wheat, Corn

Anna Becker —  United Kingdom

Anna Becker — United Kingdom

Anna Becker (19) – East Anglia, United Kingdom: Wheat, Barley, Sugar Beets, Potatoes, Pigs

Naomi Chen –  Washington/Idaho

Naomi Chen – Washington/Idaho

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

Tereza Novakova —  Czech Republic

Tereza Novakova — Czech Republic

Tereza Novakova (22) – Central Bohemia, Czech Republic: Wheat, Barley, Sugar Beets, Potatoes, Cattle

Maria Jose Almeida —  Mexico

Maria Jose Almeida — Mexico

Maria Jose Almeida (17) – Guanajuato, Mexico: Horticultural crops, Agave (Tequila), Dairy Cattle, Beef Cattle, Poultry

Mariana Gonzalez —  Chile

Mariana Gonzalez — Chile

Mariana Gonzalez (17) – Central Valley, Chile: Grapes, Apples, Wine, Poultry, Dairy Cattle

Chiara Romano —  Greece

Chiara Romano — Greece

Chiara Romano (22) – Thessaly, Greece: Wheat, Barley, Cotton, Tobacco, Sheep

Hannah Clark –  California

Hannah Clark – California

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

Mia Wagner —  Italy

Mia Wagner — Italy

Mia Wagner (20) – Lombardy, Italy: Dairy Cattle, Wheat, Corn, Grapes, Pigs

Jayla Zhang –  Oregon

Jayla Zhang – Oregon

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

Sofia Lopez —  Colombia

Sofia Lopez — Colombia

Sofia Lopez (21) – Coffee Region, Colombia: Coffee, Bananas, Plantains, Flowers, Cattle

Genevieve Lopez –  Texas

Genevieve Lopez – Texas

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

Chloe Martin —  France

Chloe Martin — France

Chloe Martin (20) – Brittany, France: Dairy Cattle, Poultry, Vegetables, Apples, Pork

Nasira Tshabalala – Ethiopian Highlands

Nasira Tshabalala – Ethiopian Highlands

Nasira Tshabalala (17) – Ethiopian Highlands, Ethiopia, Bahir Dar, Coffee, Teff, Maize, Cattle, Sheep, Chickens

Olivia Johnson –  Alabama

Olivia Johnson – Alabama

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

Emma Dubois —  Poland

Emma Dubois — Poland

Emma Dubois (22) – Mazovia, Poland: Wheat, Barley, Potatoes, Sugar Beets, Pigs

Sana Ahmed —  Pakistan

Sana Ahmed — Pakistan

Sana Ahmed (22) – Sindh, Pakistan: Wheat, Rice, Sugarcane, Cotton, Vegetables

Natalia Aguilar —  Chile

Natalia Aguilar — Chile

Natalia Aguilar (21) – Antofagasta Region, Chile: Mining, Horticultural crops, Fishing, Tourism, Copper

Zainab Ahmed —  Pakistan

Zainab Ahmed — Pakistan

Zainab Ahmed (19) – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan: Wheat, Sugarcane, Maize, Fruits, Vegetables

Francesca Lee – Texas

Francesca Lee – Texas

Francesca Lee (17) – Texas High Plains: Cotton, Wheat, Cattle

Lucia Herrera —  Argentina

Lucia Herrera — Argentina

Lucia Herrera (17) – Buenos Aires, Argentina: Soybeans, Corn, Wheat, Cattle, Dairy Cattle

Bianca Ortiz —  Mexico

Bianca Ortiz — Mexico

Bianca Ortiz (23) – Jalisco, Mexico: Agave (Tequila), Horticultural crops, Dairy Cattle, Pigs, Beef Cattle

Sarah Nguyen –  Mississippi/Louisiana

Sarah Nguyen – Mississippi/Louisiana

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

Khadijah Abubakar – Lake Chad Basin

Khadijah Abubakar – Lake Chad Basin

Khadijah Abubakar (17) – Lake Chad Basin, Chad, Moundou, Rice, Millet, Sorghum, Cattle, Sheep, Goats

Yara Mahlangu – Ethiopian Highlands

Yara Mahlangu – Ethiopian Highlands

Yara Mahlangu (20) – Ethiopian Highlands, Ethiopia, Jijiga, Coffee, Teff, Maize, Cattle, Sheep, Chickens

Gabriella Cardenas —  Argentina

Gabriella Cardenas — Argentina

Gabriella Cardenas (18) – Tucumán, Argentina: Sugarcane, Horticultural crops, Citrus, Tobacco, Dairy Cattle

Martina Romano —  Italy

Martina Romano — Italy

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

Sophia Green —  Australia

Sophia Green — Australia

Sophia Green (20) – Canberra District, Australia: Wine Grapes, Horticultural crops, Beef Cattle, Sheep, Tourism

Mia Taylor —  Australia

Mia Taylor — Australia

Mia Taylor (18) – Gippsland, Australia: Dairy Cattle, Beef Cattle, Sheep, Timber, Horticultural crops

Mia Davis –  California

Mia Davis – California

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

Fatima Kamara – Congo Basin

Fatima Kamara – Congo Basin

Fatima Kamara (22) – Congo Basin, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kinshasa, Cassava, Maize, Rice, Poultry, Pigs, Goats

Leila Nkosi – Lake Chad Basin

Leila Nkosi – Lake Chad Basin

Leila Nkosi (18) – Lake Chad Basin, Chad, Moundou, Rice, Millet, Sorghum, Cattle, Sheep, Goats

Jyoti Das —  India

Jyoti Das — India

Jyoti Das (23) – West Bengal, India: Rice, Jute, Sugarcane, Tea, Vegetables

Molly Kim –  California

Molly Kim – California

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

Nasira Mokwena – Rift Valley

Nasira Mokwena – Rift Valley

Nasira Mokwena (21) – Rift Valley, Kenya, Nakuru, Horticultural crops, Wheat, Barley, Cattle, Sheep, Goats