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.
Leila Sow – Congo Basin

Leila Sow – Congo Basin

Leila Sow (22) – Congo Basin, Republic of Congo, Brazzaville, Cassava, Maize, Rice, Poultry, Pigs, Goats

Selma Keita – Congo Basin

Selma Keita – Congo Basin

Selma Keita (18) – Congo Basin, Republic of Congo, Brazzaville, Cassava, Maize, Rice, Poultry, Pigs, Goats

Zainab Ahmed —  India

Zainab Ahmed — India

Zainab Ahmed (22) – Tamil Nadu, India: Rice, Sugarcane, Cotton, Tea, Spices

Amina Dube – Niger River Basin

Amina Dube – Niger River Basin

Amina Dube (18) – Niger River Basin, Ghana, Accra, Millet, Sorghum, Rice, Cattle, Sheep, Goats

Ellie Taylor —  United Kingdom

Ellie Taylor — United Kingdom

Ellie Taylor (22) – East Anglia, United Kingdom: Wheat, Barley, Sugar Beets, Potatoes, Pigs

Sakura Yamamoto —  Japan

Sakura Yamamoto — Japan

Sakura Yamamoto (22) – Kanto Plain, Japan: Rice, Vegetables, Fruits, Tea, Livestock

Lena Müller —  Italy

Lena Müller — Italy

Lena Müller (21) – Lombardy, Italy: Dairy Cattle, Wheat, Corn, Grapes, Pigs

Elena Ramirez –  North Dakota/Minnesota

Elena Ramirez – North Dakota/Minnesota

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

Alexia Kim –  Idaho

Alexia Kim – Idaho

Alexia Kim (18) – Snake River Valley, Idaho: Potatoes, Sugar Beets, Barley

Camila Martinez —  Bolivia

Camila Martinez — Bolivia

Camila Martinez (22) – Santa Cruz, Bolivia: Soybeans, Corn, Beef Cattle, Sugarcane, Rice

Summer Chang –  Oregon

Summer Chang – Oregon

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

Xia Chen —  China

Xia Chen — China

Xia Chen (19) – Henan, China: Wheat, Corn, Rice, Cotton, Soybeans

Zuzanna Nowak —  Spain

Zuzanna Nowak — Spain

Zuzanna Nowak (21) – Castile and León, Spain: Wheat, Barley, Sheep, Wine Grapes, Pigs

Marta Martinez —  Belgium

Marta Martinez — Belgium

Marta Martinez (18) – Flanders, Belgium: Potatoes, Sugar Beets, Cattle, Pigs, Wheat

Daniela Jimenez —  Argentina

Daniela Jimenez — Argentina

Daniela Jimenez (22) – Paraná, Argentina: Soybeans, Corn, Wheat, Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle

Emma Dubois —  Italy

Emma Dubois — Italy

Emma Dubois (23) – Po Valley, Italy: Rice, Corn, Wheat, Grapes, Dairy Cattle

Preeti Gupta —  India

Preeti Gupta — India

Preeti Gupta (23) – Maharashtra, India: Sugarcane, Cotton, Oilseeds, Fruits, Vegetables

Nubia Masuku – Niger River Basin

Nubia Masuku – Niger River Basin

Nubia Masuku (23) – Niger River Basin, Ivory Coast, Yamoussoukro, Millet, Sorghum, Rice, Cattle, Sheep, Goats

Hannah Müller —  United Kingdom

Hannah Müller — United Kingdom

Hannah Müller (21) – East Anglia, United Kingdom: Wheat, Barley, Sugar Beets, Potatoes, Pigs

Xin Liu —  India

Xin Liu — India

Xin Liu (18) – Uttar Pradesh, India: Rice, Wheat, Sugarcane, Maize, Pulses

Hope Park –  Washington

Hope Park – Washington

Hope Park (21) – Yakima River Valley, Washington: Wine Grapes, Hops, Cherries

Divya Singh —  India

Divya Singh — India

Divya Singh (17) – Haryana, India: Wheat, Rice, Sugarcane, Cotton, Vegetables

Amira Tshabalala – Lake Chad Basin

Amira Tshabalala – Lake Chad Basin

Amira Tshabalala (20) – Lake Chad Basin, Niger, Niamey, Rice, Millet, Sorghum, Cattle, Sheep, Goats

Emma Schmidt —  Spain

Emma Schmidt — Spain

Emma Schmidt (19) – Andalusia, Spain: Olive Oil, Citrus Fruits, Wine Grapes, Wheat, Pigs

Lucia Garcia —  Italy

Lucia Garcia — Italy

Lucia Garcia (18) – Campania, Italy: Tomatoes, Citrus Fruits, Grapes, Olives, Buffalo

Maria Garcia —  Spain

Maria Garcia — Spain

Maria Garcia (19) – Andalusia, Spain: Olive Oil, Citrus Fruits, Wine Grapes, Wheat, Pigs

Ashanti Nkosi – Rift Valley

Ashanti Nkosi – Rift Valley

Ashanti Nkosi (22) – Rift Valley, Kenya, Narok, Horticultural crops, Wheat, Barley, Cattle, Sheep, Goats

Daniela Kim –  Washington

Daniela Kim – Washington

Daniela Kim (19) – Willapa Hills, Washington: Timber, Oysters, Cranberries

Harper Phillips —  Australia

Harper Phillips — Australia

Harper Phillips (20) – Mornington Peninsula, Australia: Horticultural crops, Wine Grapes, Dairy Cattle, Poultry, Beef Cattle

Emily Smith —  France

Emily Smith — France

Emily Smith (20) – Brittany, France: Dairy Cattle, Poultry, Vegetables, Apples, Pork

Safiya Mabaso – Lake Chad Basin

Safiya Mabaso – Lake Chad Basin

Safiya Mabaso (19) – Lake Chad Basin, Niger, Niamey, Rice, Millet, Sorghum, Cattle, Sheep, Goats

Lola Chen –  California

Lola Chen – California

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

Victoria Cruz —  Colombia

Victoria Cruz — Colombia

Victoria Cruz (22) – Antioquia, Colombia: Flowers, Coffee, Horticultural crops, Sugarcane, Dairy Cattle

Giulia Moretti —  Germany

Giulia Moretti — Germany

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

Meera Sharma —  India

Meera Sharma — India

Meera Sharma (19) – Maharashtra, India: Sugarcane, Cotton, Oilseeds, Fruits, Vegetables

Eva Santana —  Peru

Eva Santana — Peru

Eva Santana (20) – Ica Region, Peru: Grapes, Horticultural crops, Cotton, Dairy Cattle, Poultry

Laura Ferri —  Italy

Laura Ferri — Italy

Laura Ferri (18) – Lombardy, Italy: Dairy Cattle, Wheat, Corn, Grapes, Pigs

Charlotte Miller –  California

Charlotte Miller – California

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

Farah Malik —  Pakistan

Farah Malik — Pakistan

Farah Malik (18) – Sindh, Pakistan: Wheat, Rice, Sugarcane, Cotton, Vegetables

Aitana Duarte —  Argentina

Aitana Duarte — Argentina

Aitana Duarte (22) – Mendoza, Argentina: Wine, Horticultural crops, Olives, Cattle, Tourism

Alana Tran –  Texas

Alana Tran – Texas

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

Layla Soweto – Niger River Basin

Layla Soweto – Niger River Basin

Layla Soweto (19) – Niger River Basin, Ivory Coast, Bouaké, Millet, Sorghum, Rice, Cattle, Sheep, Goats

Camille Kim –  Washington

Camille Kim – Washington

Camille Kim (22) – Yakima Valley, Washington: Apples, Hops, Cherries

Julia Garcia –  Missouri/Arkansas

Julia Garcia – Missouri/Arkansas

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

Claire Khan –  California

Claire Khan – California

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

Amira Tshabalala – Niger River Basin

Amira Tshabalala – Niger River Basin

Amira Tshabalala (17) – Niger River Basin, Ivory Coast, Bouaké, Millet, Sorghum, Rice, Cattle, Sheep, Goats

Alice Stewart –  Iowa

Alice Stewart – Iowa

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

Emily Brown —  Australia

Emily Brown — Australia

Emily Brown (22) – Darling Downs, Australia: Wheat, Sorghum, Cotton, Beef Cattle, Poultry