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More than 20 years ago, Whole Foods Market (WFM) developed close ties with EARTH in research efforts and as the main buyer of bananas from our Commercial Operation. Whole Foods Market is a supermarket chain recognized worldwide for…
The shared mission of Whole Foods and EARTH Read More »
It is the first day of the Hult Prize Summit in Rio de Janeiro, a competition that challenges university students to seek solutions to major global problems through social entrepreneurship. The winning team will be awarded one million dollars to develop their project. On stage, Miss Brazil 2022, Mia Mamede is moderating a forum on…
Five Indigenous Women Revolutionizing the Fashion World Read More »
When Legny Vivas (Class of 2017, Ecuador) was a teenager, she had a dilemma. She couldn’t decide whether to study electricity or accounting. But then she began to see the passion her…
Less waste, more life Read More »
Ana Kelle (’25, Brazil) says that if you walk through the streets of some Brazilian towns, it’s easy to find piles of husks from coconuts that people consume on a daily basis. Although many people may not know it, this organic waste is full of properties that can…
AFRA Moda: Biodegradable Diapers Made from Coconut Fiber Read More »
Since its inception, EARTH University has been committed to sustainability and the responsible use of natural resources. To support this commitment, the University established the Environmental Action Unit over 25 years ago to lead institutional environmental management through the generation of indicators, implementation of…
Every year at EARTH we celebrate a special day in our history, the 23rd of March, 1990, when our University opened its doors. This year, on our 33rd anniversary, we used the occasion to connect our community – the staff, faculty and student body – to talk about EARTH’s values, spirit, and mission. During the pandemic it was…
Celebrating “Hijos de la Tierra” Day Read More »
On the night of June 13, the stage of the Emory L. Cocke Auditorium at the EARTH Guácimo Campus was filled with female strength. Six women stepped forward to speak about their lives, their projects, and their…
Women Who Inspire 2023 Read More »
Since its inception, our University has been known for remaining true to its values and creating opportunities for everyone regardless of ethnicity, beliefs, or gender. Although agronomy has long been seen as a career exclusively for men, at EARTH, we…
On February 21, students, faculty, and guests gathered on our Guácimo Campus and online for the Drones Symposium: Platforms for Precision Agriculture and Forestry to discuss ideas for implementing new agricultural practices using drones. This amazing technological tool, in…
Revolutionary farming Read More »
On January 16 we held the 2023 Academic Year Inaugural Event in which we welcomed 103 students (50 women and 53 men) from 28 countries. They are part of the Class of 2026 and are just beginning a…
The beginning of an unforgettable journey Read More »
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