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.
Laura Castro —  Colombia

Laura Castro — Colombia

Laura Castro (21) – Cauca Valley, Colombia: Sugarcane, Coffee, Rice, Poultry, Dairy Cattle

Alivia Lee –  Idaho

Alivia Lee – Idaho

Alivia Lee (20) – Snake River Valley, Idaho: Trout, Potatoes, Sugar Beets

Isadora Rosales —  Brazil

Isadora Rosales — Brazil

Isadora Rosales (19) – São Paulo, Brazil: Sugarcane, Oranges, Coffee, Soybeans, Dairy Cattle

Anna Russo —  Poland

Anna Russo — Poland

Anna Russo (23) – Mazovia, Poland: Wheat, Barley, Potatoes, Sugar Beets, Pigs

Riley Nguyen –  New York

Riley Nguyen – New York

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

Piper Kim –  California

Piper Kim – California

Piper Kim (22) – San Joaquin Valley, California: Grapes, Tomatoes, Pistachios

Athena Li –  Oregon

Athena Li – Oregon

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

Zoe Anderson —  Australia

Zoe Anderson — Australia

Zoe Anderson (23) – Eyre Peninsula, Australia: Wheat, Barley, Canola, Sheep, Cattle

Lorena Vazquez —  Peru

Lorena Vazquez — Peru

Lorena Vazquez (19) – Cuzco, Peru: Potatoes, Corn, Quinoa, Cacao, Alpacas

Mila White –  Oregon

Mila White – Oregon

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

Gabriela Bravo —  Brazil

Gabriela Bravo — Brazil

Gabriela Bravo (23) – Santa Catarina, Brazil: Poultry, Pork, Dairy Cattle, Horticultural crops, Timber

Zara Mokone – Ethiopian Highlands

Zara Mokone – Ethiopian Highlands

Zara Mokone (19) – Ethiopian Highlands, Ethiopia, Harar, Coffee, Teff, Maize, Cattle, Sheep, Chickens

Yara Mahlangu – Nile River Delta

Yara Mahlangu – Nile River Delta

Yara Mahlangu (18) – Nile River Delta, Egypt, Damietta, Rice, Cotton, Wheat, Cattle, Poultry, Fish

Francesca Russo —  Italy

Francesca Russo — Italy

Francesca Russo (18) – Po Valley, Italy: Rice, Corn, Wheat, Grapes, Dairy Cattle

Sadie Khan –  Florida

Sadie Khan – Florida

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

Zoe Georgiou —  Czech Republic

Zoe Georgiou — Czech Republic

Zoe Georgiou (21) – Central Bohemia, Czech Republic: Wheat, Barley, Sugar Beets, Potatoes, Cattle

Asha Sibanda – Niger River Basin

Asha Sibanda – Niger River Basin

Asha Sibanda (19) – Niger River Basin, Guinea, Conakry, Millet, Sorghum, Rice, Cattle, Sheep, Goats

Zahra Nkosi – Ethiopian Highlands

Zahra Nkosi – Ethiopian Highlands

Zahra Nkosi (22) – Ethiopian Highlands, Ethiopia, Gondar, Coffee, Teff, Maize, Cattle, Sheep, Chickens

Kinsley Patel –  Mississippi/Louisiana

Kinsley Patel – Mississippi/Louisiana

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

Xiu Li —  China

Xiu Li — China

Xiu Li (20) – Henan, China: Wheat, Corn, Rice, Cotton, Soybeans

Destiny Kim –  Oregon

Destiny Kim – Oregon

Destiny Kim (17) – Willamette Valley, Oregon: Wine Grapes, Hazelnuts, Grass Seed

Clara Fernandez —  Guatemala

Clara Fernandez — Guatemala

Clara Fernandez (18) – Guatemala Highlands, Guatemala: Coffee, Horticultural crops, Sugarcane, Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle

Petra Dvorakova —  France

Petra Dvorakova — France

Petra Dvorakova (20) – Brittany, France: Dairy Cattle, Poultry, Vegetables, Apples, Pork

Aisha Kante – Ethiopian Highlands

Aisha Kante – Ethiopian Highlands

Aisha Kante (18) – Ethiopian Highlands, Ethiopia, Dire Dawa, Coffee, Teff, Maize, Cattle, Sheep, Chickens

Emma Peeters —  Belgium

Emma Peeters — Belgium

Emma Peeters (18) – Flanders, Belgium: Potatoes, Sugar Beets, Cattle, Pigs, Wheat

Aria Walker –  California

Aria Walker – California

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

Divya Das —  China

Divya Das — China

Divya Das (22) – Henan, China: Wheat, Corn, Rice, Cotton, Soybeans

Scarlett Price —  Australia

Scarlett Price — Australia

Scarlett Price (21) – High Country, Australia: Beef Cattle, Sheep, Horticultural crops, Tourism, Forestry

Lucia Fernandez —  Spain

Lucia Fernandez — Spain

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

Ana Perez —  Germany

Ana Perez — Germany

Ana Perez (21) – Lower Saxony, Germany: Wheat, Barley, Potatoes, Cattle, Pigs

Julie Jacobs —  Germany

Julie Jacobs — Germany

Julie Jacobs (21) – Lower Saxony, Germany: Wheat, Barley, Potatoes, Cattle, Pigs

Giselle Singh –  Idaho

Giselle Singh – Idaho

Giselle Singh (19) – Snake River Valley, Idaho: Potatoes, Sugar Beets, Barley

Sofia Rossi —  Germany

Sofia Rossi — Germany

Sofia Rossi (19) – Lower Saxony, Germany: Wheat, Barley, Potatoes, Cattle, Pigs

Ayana Tshuma – Ethiopian Highlands

Ayana Tshuma – Ethiopian Highlands

Ayana Tshuma (19) – Ethiopian Highlands, Ethiopia, Dire Dawa, Coffee, Teff, Maize, Cattle, Sheep, Chickens

Piper Lee –  California

Piper Lee – California

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

Harley Tran –  Illinois/Indiana

Harley Tran – Illinois/Indiana

Harley Tran (19) – Shawnee Hills, Illinois/Indiana: Wine Grapes, Orchards, Livestock

Salma Dlamini – Lake Chad Basin

Salma Dlamini – Lake Chad Basin

Salma Dlamini (20) – Lake Chad Basin, Nigeria, Maiduguri, Rice, Millet, Sorghum, Cattle, Sheep, Goats

Sofia Lopez —  United Kingdom

Sofia Lopez — United Kingdom

Sofia Lopez (20) – East Anglia, United Kingdom: Wheat, Barley, Sugar Beets, Potatoes, Pigs

Priya Sharma —  India

Priya Sharma — India

Priya Sharma (21) – Tamil Nadu, India: Rice, Sugarcane, Cotton, Tea, Spices

Lucia Gutierrez —  Brazil

Lucia Gutierrez — Brazil

Lucia Gutierrez (20) – Maranhão, Brazil: Soybeans, Corn, Beef Cattle, Horticultural crops, Poultry

Abigail Anderson –  Florida

Abigail Anderson – Florida

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

Naina Gupta —  India

Naina Gupta — India

Naina Gupta (17) – Telangana, India: Rice, Cotton, Mangoes, Groundnuts, Turmeric

Kaitlyn Kim –  Idaho

Kaitlyn Kim – Idaho

Kaitlyn Kim (21) – Snake River Valley, Idaho: Trout, Potatoes, Sugar Beets

Scarlett Harris –  Oregon

Scarlett Harris – Oregon

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

Ruby Harris —  Australia

Ruby Harris — Australia

Ruby Harris (19) – Central Highlands, Australia: Dairy Cattle, Horticultural crops, Sheep, Beef Cattle, Poultry

Francesca Rossi —  Spain

Francesca Rossi — Spain

Francesca Rossi (18) – Castile and León, Spain: Wheat, Barley, Sheep, Wine Grapes, Pigs

Su Su —  Myanmar

Su Su — Myanmar

Su Su (22) – Shan State, Myanmar: Rice, Tea, Coffee, Rubber, Vegetables

Pooja Sharma —  India

Pooja Sharma — India

Pooja Sharma (18) – Telangana, India: Rice, Cotton, Mangoes, Groundnuts, Turmeric