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Farmer Leah Salvaleon with two men displaying her Future Farmer Award.

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From the Field to the Global Stage: Filipino Farmer Wins International Award

Filipino farmer and farmers association president Leah Salvaleon not only won the 2006 Future Farmer Award in the Outstanding Farmer Leader category but also participated in the International Seed Federation’s 2026 World Seed Congress as a farmer panelist.

Ugandan pumpkin farmer Odeta Dukizmana poses with another women in front of an EWS-KT banner on pumpkin farming. In front of them are a pile of pumpkins.

Pumpkin Revolution: How Odeta Became an Agent of Change in Kyaka II

South Sudanese student and farmer Gloria Hibba Juma holds leaf pots she has made.

Cultivating a Greener Future: Gloria’s Seedling Transformation

Myanmar farmer Daw Nang Saw Kyi in her field.

Achieving Stronger Results in Myanmar: Daw Nang Saw Kyi’s Story

Bangladeshi farmer Abul Kalam and two other men with his rice field behind them and his vegetable field in front of them.

Farming Transformation in Bauphal, Bangladesh

Farmer Angelina Hassan smiles as she holds some tomatoes over a tomato-filled bucket.

Farming Success in Rhino Refugee Settlement: Angelina’s Story

Farmer Asma Akter smiles as she shows off one of her growing pumpkins.

From Home Gardening to Commercial Aspirations: Asma’s Story

Farmer Suon Sorm next to a trellised cucumber row on her farm.

Natural Pesticides for Consumer Health: Suon Sorm’s Story

Young mothers celebrate their cucumber harvest in the field.

Young Mothers in Tanzania Find a Career in Vegetables

EWS-KT TFO Winnie Kessy and farmer Mauwa Mbombwe hold a tray of tomato seedlings growing in leaf pots.

Strong Seedlings for a Strong Harvest: Mauwa’s Story