From a childhood shaped by learning through agriculture to her participation in the Resilient Agrifood Systems Project of EARTH Futures, Doris’s story shows that knowledge can be built with the hands. Today, she leads, shares, and applies agroecological practices alongside other women in her community.
Growing up, Emmanuel Cooper Gonfatee (Class of 2015, Liberia) often spent time visiting his uncle’s farm. From these visits, Emmanuel developed an early interest in farming. But he

EARTH and INTA: A Partnership Driving Agricultural Innovation
EARTH and INTA are strengthening a strategic alliance that promotes applied research, agricultural innovation, and leadership development. Through joint projects in Costa Rica—including the development of value-added products from sweet potato, both institutions combine knowledge, experience, and learning to generate a positive impact on the agricultural sector…

A Leader in Plant Genetics and Food Security
Komlan Kekeli Batchey (Class of 2021), a Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni, grew up in a farming community in Togo. As a child he helped his mother grow and sell green beans and lettuce from her garden…

Entrepreneurial Projects Born in the Classroom that Transform Communities
From their first year, EARTH students learn how to turn ideas into sustainable businesses. Thanks to the support of funds such as the Scholars Entrepreneurship Fund (SEF) and the Katherine John Murphy Fund, many of these projects have successfully made the leap from an idea to making a real impact in communities…