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Research to Improve Animal Welfare with Romina Ovelar González

The Graduation Project of Romina Ovelar González (Class of 2024, Paraguay) seeks to identify and characterize ectoparasites to understand their relationship with diseases in sheep, in the hope of finding solutions to recurrent and circumstantial problems in the Caribbean region. Through careful research, Romina has been able to achieve promising results…

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Seedbed of Hope: Reconnecting Rural Youth with the Land

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

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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Deepening EARTH’s Impact Around the World: The e-Learning by Doing Program

EARTH’s e-Learning by Doing Program, created in response to the pandemic and in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has transformed the University’s hands-on approach into a virtual experience accessible to users worldwide. Since its launch in 2023, more than 1,000 people in 49 countries have used the free micro-modules on precision agriculture, sustainable production, and renewable energy, among others…

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José Aguilar and the Biofactory of CACPROSA: Growth United by Living Microorganisms

Through leading the CACPROSA biofactory, José Aguilar has channeled what was initially a curiosity into a true passion for sustainable agriculture. Thanks to the support of EARTH Futures, he has learned to develop biofertilizers that improve soil health and increase agricultural productivity, transforming not only his own professional career but also the region’s agricultural practices…

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A Passion for Agriculture Passed Down Through Generations

Gilmer Mendoza (Class of 2026, Venezuela), in his second year, has no doubt when he says, with a big smile on his face, that coming to EARTH has been the best decision he ever made. His father, Golfredo Mendoza (Class of 2001, Venezuela), and his grandfather are also agronomists, and now he continues the family legacy with pride and conviction…

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