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A Life Between Climates: Riley Thomson’s Story

Riley Thomson (Class of 2009) was born in Canada, but it was growing up and studying in the tropics of Costa Rica where he discovered his calling: to protect nature through agriculture. Today, he leads a global coffee sustainability initiative and works to bridge the needs of the North with the potential of Central America. His story shows why studying in the tropics can forever transform you…

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Research: A Powerful Tool to Transform Food Systems

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Armand Yambisa dreamed of returning to his country to transform life in rural areas. And he’s making it happen. He leads a research team from Zambia developing real solutions for small-scale farmers, combining agricultural innovation, scientific research, and a deep commitment to his community. His story shows how research can sow hope where it’s needed most…

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Fazeena Persaud: Dedicated to Improving Livestock Farming in Saint Kitts & Nevis

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Since graduating from EARTH, Fazeena Persaud (Class of 2023) has been focusing her efforts on improving conditions for livestock farmers in her home country of Saint Kitts & Nevis. Her interest in the field was solidified during her third-year professional Internship, when she served with the government’s livestock division…

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Precision Planting: The Future of Agriculture Is Cultivated at EARTH

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From the first year, our courses introduce students to a wide range of agricultural technologies. Through hands-on learning, they explore, experiment, and learn from their mistakes in an environment where practice is an essential part of the educational process. Discover some of these technologies…

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Pollinating the Future: The Sustainable Vision of a Guatemalan Beekeeper

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Luis Eduardo Girón (Class of 2005, Guatemala) grew up watching his grandfather and father work with bees, and years later, he transformed that legacy into a project that protects biodiversity, produces unique honeys, and offers immersive tourism experiences. Discover the story behind Colmena Don Antonio and how beekeeping can also be a transformative experience…

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Shamir Carrillo: A Career Shaped by EARTH Values

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Shamir Carrillo (Class of 2015, Belize) has worked in many sectors and industries in his country, demonstrating EARTH graduates’ adaptability and the University’s focus on learning-by-doing across various fields. Nowadays, he’s working on topics fundamental to the future of food security.

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Leonor Fall: A Leader Who Places Humans at the Center

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As a motivated professional committed to bettering her community and the world, Leonor Fall (Class of 2016, Senegal) has led a career path that has taken her from organizing high-level meetings at the African Union Special Envoy on Women, Peace, and Security to working with livestock keepers in her home country of Senegal…

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The Kingdom of Fungi at EARTH Farms

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At EARTH, a group of students and professors form part of a project that aims to transform waste into food, explore new ways of sustainable nutrition, and dive into one of the most mysterious and powerful kingdoms on the planet: the Fungi Kingdom.

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Drones: Efficiency and Innovation for Transforming Food Systems

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From piloting a drone for the first time at EARTH to transforming agriculture in El Salvador and Honduras, Orlando Solís (Class of 2018, El Salvador) is leading agricultural modernization with drones, optimizing crops, and reducing costs…

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EARTH University and the Oduber Elliott Family Commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Donation of La Flor

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EARTH University and the Oduber Elliott family commemorate 20 years since the donation of the La Flor property to the University. This 3,700-acre site in Liberia, Guanacaste, is home to the Campus Daniel Oduber Quirós, named in honor of the former president of Costa Rica. Thanks to the generosity of his family, La Flor has become a hub for agricultural education, sustainability, and innovation…

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