Alumni Stories

Seedbed of Hope: Reconnecting Rural Youth with the Land

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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…

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Marianela Ubilla: A Graduate Breaking Barriers in the Banana Industry

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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…

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EARTH grad in regenerative farming

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Obed Azofeifa (Class of 2020, Costa Rica) finds purpose in bringing life back to soil. He manages Osa Verde, a 10-hectare wildlife-friendly farm that models mindful eating, climate-smart strategies, and…

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Second-generation EARTH graduates

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When our doors first opened 30 years ago, EARTH University became the alma mater (Latin for “generous mother”) to hundreds of Central, South, and Caribbean American youths. Since…

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Walter Picado’s Story

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Walter Picado Portuguez (Class of 1997, Costa Rica) was a teenager in rural Pocora when construction trucks began arriving at a dilapidated banana plantation nearby. He and the…

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EARTH alumni: Guiding the future

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“EARTH turned my life around. More than just teaching me a profession,” says Joel Tejeda (Class of 1993, Honduras), a member of EARTH University’s pioneering cohort, “it gave me a…

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A symbol of freedom

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Chi Brenda (Class of 2021, Cameroon) came to EARTH University in hopes of becoming a leader of change and an accomplished agricultural scientist. Not long after arriving, she…

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Working for farmers

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Yecenia Vega (Class of 2005, Colombia) has always been clear: she strives to improve farmers’ lives by giving them the tools to make better decisions in the fields, ensure their products are…

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Return to Zimbabwe

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Precious Nemutenzi (Class of 2020, Zimbabwe) has always been an exemplary student. While in high school, she participated in the debate club, religious groups, and the…

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Creativity on the table

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Have you ever tried jackfruit “meat”? Artocarpus heterophyllus or jackfruit is a large, round, green fruit that, when cooked unripe, has a meat-like texture. It is…

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