Yngrid Espinoza Villaruel (Class of 2011, Peru) was the first recipient of a scholarship funded by EARTH alumni. What began as a unique opportunity became a path marked by effort, innovation, social and environmental impact, and an unwavering commitment to giving back to the world…
From a Humble Dream to a Promising Future Read More »
David Steiger has long been committed to making his community, and the world, a more equitable place. The 2011 graduate, from Switzerland, was one of the first students from the European continent to attend EARTH University. David is currently working for Robi, an NGO that provides services for vulnerable children in his small yet diverse hometown of Olten, Switzerland…
An Agroecologist Bringing Solutions into Vulnerable Places Read More »
The CoopeCuna Cooperative, born as an agrotourism project, has evolved over time. Through innovation and strategic alliances, they have found a way to strengthen essential oil production and diversify product offerings. Their most recent project, carried out in collaboration with EARTH’s Community Development Program (CDP), EARTH students, and EARTH Futures’ Developing Solutions team, marks an important step toward accessing international markets and generating added value from medicinal plants cultivated for local consumption…
Knowledge Exchange to Transform Rural Realities Read More »
For the past seven years, EARTH graduate and Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni, Tariq S. Kelly (Class of 2017, Jamaica) has served as Pineapple and Coconut Crop Manager at JP Tropical Foods, a 190-hectare farm in Jamaica. The company is a leading producer of bananas, pineapples, plantains, and coconuts…
Tariq S. Kelly: Leading the Way in Technical Innovation in the Agricultural Sector Read More »
Qualifications: The candidate must possess the following qualifications: Degree in Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, or Agricultural Engineering, with a graduate degree (preferably a Ph.D.) in Animal Science or related fields. Extensive hands-on experience in animal production. Experience in animal production systems, with a focus on the implementation of sustainable techniques. Proven excellence in teaching (attach
Professor/Facilitator of Sustainable Agricultural And Livestock Systems Read More »
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy (Crop Science, specifically) with a Master’s or PhD. in this or a related field, and extensive practical experience in tropical crops production, crop physiology, plant nutrition, and/or sustainable agriculture. Teaching experience (Attach official teaching evaluations). Fluent in English and Spanish (written and spoken). Excellent abilities in inter-disciplinary and multicultural teams.
Professor Of Tropical Crops Read More »
Since childhood, Lucina Martínez Régules (Class of 2004, Mexico) understood that community is not just a place—it’s a way of being in the world. More than two decades after graduating from EARTH, her work continues to advance the autonomy of Indigenous peoples, defend the textile heritage of Chinanteco women, and seek justice within a system that does not treat everyone equally.
From the Land to the Law: Lucina’s Work for Indigenous Justice Read More »
At the Livestock Farm on EARTH University’s Guácimo Campus, a pioneering research project led by Professor Leslie Antonio González is introducing the use of ruminal boluses (special inserted capsules) in cows adapted to tropical conditions. This technology allows for real-time monitoring of animal health and welfare…
Smart Farming in the Humid Tropics Read More »
EARTH’s Banana Commercial Operation is part of a dynamic project led by EDEKA and WWF that promotes more sustainable farming practices. The goal is to shift from conventional agriculture to regenerative agriculture that promotes and safeguards ecosystem health…
EARTH Ventures Transforms Banana Production With a Model That Protects Natural Resources Read More »
From EARTH’s classrooms to the greenhouses of one of the largest horticultural companies in the world, Francis Hernández Montás (Class of 2019, Dominican Republic) has cultivated a journey filled with purpose, learning, and transformation…
Life in Full Bloom: Francis Hernández, a Leader Rooted at EARTH Read More »
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