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.
The School of the Land: The Story of Doris Corrales Read More »
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 never considered that he could study agriculture and pursue a career in the field until his uncle, who worked for the Ministry of Agriculture, encouraged him to
Utilizing Weed Science to Protect Crops and Promote Leadership among Farmers Read More »
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…
EARTH and INTA: A Partnership Driving Agricultural Innovation Read More »
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…
A Leader in Plant Genetics and Food Security Read More »
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…
Entrepreneurial Projects Born in the Classroom that Transform Communities Read More »
Coming from an island where nearly all food is imported, Veonn Caines (Class of 2025, Saint Kitts and Nevis) always knew that agriculture has a future. His research comparing two types of planters in the humid tropics revealed findings that could one day transform how corn is produced—with greater efficiency and fewer losses. Now, as he prepares to graduate, he dreams of bringing that knowledge back home and proving that innovation can also emerge from small places.
A Young Professional Determined to Transform His Country Read More »
When José Antonio González (Class of 1997) arrived at EARTH from Panama, he had never held a shovel nor endured the heat of the open field. What began as a physical challenge turned into a life lesson that led him to discover his passion for the environment and for teaching…
From “City Boy” to Shaping Leaders: the Journey of José Antonio González Read More »
In one of the villages surrounding Lake Atitlán, Guatemala, a group of women gathers to weave and embroider. With their hands, they write the stories of the Maya people in a symbolic language of threads and stitches that form birds, flowers, and serpents. Some sit before backstrap looms, creating pieces filled with hundreds of colors…
Indigenous Women: Guardians of Ancestral Knowledge Read More »
With support from members of the EARTH community and strategic partners, our University is conducting research to learn more about the species inhabiting the Guácimo Campus—understanding their needs and implementing solutions that respect their life cycles, behaviors, and habitats…
EARTH: A Bridge Between Agriculture and Conservation Read More »
Sam Hansen (Class of 2014, United States) is part of a sustainability education center based in Costa Rica. There, he manages agroforestry systems, fermentation processes, and teaches courses on permaculture and natural building—all while keeping community development at the heart of his work…
Sam Hansen: Uplifting Communities by Living in Harmony with People and Nature Read More »
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