Allan Acosta (Class of 1999, Guatemala) has been a great support for Desirée Chang (Class of 2025, Guatemala) by providing her with a partial scholarship to study at EARTH. Their personal stories converge in their love for agriculture and their desire to create a chain of support and solidarity that can transcend generations…
Giving Back with Impact: A Graduate’s Support for a Student Leer más »
Jacob Deng Bol Deng (Class of 2025, South Sudan) is 28 years old and comes from the youngest country in the world. When he was born, South Sudan was embroiled in a lengthy war to achieve independence…
Small actions, big changes: Connecting students to scholarships Leer más »
Jessenia Mármol (Class of 2024, Ecuador) arrived at EARTH University driven by the strength of her indigenous roots, the determination of her community, and a call to help more people access nutritious food. With her project, Allpamanta, Jessenia stands out as a committed leader who promotes agriculture as a tool for building a better future…
Jessenia Mármol: The Land as the Root of a Dream Leer más »
On Wednesday, May 25, we inaugurated with the conference “Inspiring women”, a series of events focused on mobilizing others through the stories of different women. These events are made possible by the Dr. Beatrice E. Lewis Women’s Fund, established by her family to honor her legacy and her life, dedicated to inspiring others, primarily women.
Grace’s interest in the fields of science and agriculture started early on in life, helping her grandparents on their farm outside of the city. It was there that she began to learn the myriad of challenges faced by small farmers in her region…
Grace Aguti and her drive to improve agriculture through science Leer más »
After several years of research and collaboration, it has been found that it is possible to produce high-quality coffee in Costa Rica’s Caribbean region, a low-altitude area not traditionally used for this crop. Learn more about the results recently published in the scientific journal Agriculture by MDPI…
Growing Coffee in the Tropical Lowlands: A Bet on Agroforestry Innovation Leer más »
The Graduation Project of Romina Ovelar González (Class of 2024, Paraguay) seeks to identify and characterize ectoparasites to understand their relationship with diseases in sheep, in the hope of finding solutions to recurrent and circumstantial problems in the Caribbean region. Through careful research, Romina has been able to achieve promising results…
Research to Improve Animal Welfare with Romina Ovelar González Leer más »
Lucia Epur Lebasha (Class of 2017, Kenya) has transformed her community by introducing sustainable agricultural practices in arid lands to combat food insecurity and malnutrition. Her work has impacted thousands of farmers and brought about significant change in a region deeply affected by climate change…
Lucia Epur Lebasha: A Leader for Food Systems Change in Northern Kenya Leer más »
The Seedbed of Rural Youth Entrepreneurs created by the Colombian Alumni Association (AGEARTH) is an initiative that seeks to reduce youth migration to cities and promote a healthy generational transition within agricultural entities. The project has impacted hundreds of young people in remote rural areas by providing them with tools and opportunities to thrive in the agricultural sector…
Seedbed of Hope: Reconnecting Rural Youth with the Land Leer más »
Marianela Ubilla (Class of 1998, Ecuador), is a prominent leader in Ecuador’s banana industry, the world’s largest exporter of the crop. In 2020, she became the first woman to chair the Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (AEBE) and has been distinguished for her leadership, perseverance, and ability to face global challenges through innovation and resilience…
Marianela Ubilla: A Graduate Breaking Barriers in the Banana Industry Leer más »
