Global Farmer Voices

Welcome to the Global Farmer Voices Podcast, produced and edited by the Global Farmer Network, where we invite farmers from around the world to share their stories and perspectives. Mariel Corpuz of the Philippines is a corn farmer, former hog farmer, as well as a solo mother of three. Throughout this episode, we will explore Mariel’s time in the farming community, the advancements she has made as...

Welcome to the Global Farmer Voices Podcast, produced and edited by the Global Farmer Network, where we invite farmers from around the world to share their stories and perspectives. Shuichi Tokumoto is a multi-crop farmer in Japan of rice, soybeans, and red beans. Before beginning his farming operation, Shuichi was a firefighter, started an IT company, and to this day continues to be a singer, as...

Welcome to the Global Farmer Voices Podcast, produced and edited by the Global Farmer Network, where we invite farmers from around the world to share their stories and perspectives. Gabriella Cruz is a conventional farmer from Portugal of various cereals, rapeseed, cattle, and Iberian hogs. Being a fourth-generation farmer, she is well-educated on the importance of water efficiency and conservatio...

Welcome to the Global Farmer Voices Podcast, produced and edited by the Global Farmer Network, where we invite farmers from around the world to share their stories and perspectives. Jim grew up on his family’s farm in Angus, Scotland, home of the Angus cattle breed. A graduate of Aberdeen University, Jim made his way back to his family’s farm, Fern Farm, which is a typical Scottish farm growing cr...

Welcome to the Global Farmer Voices Podcast, produced and edited by the Global Farmer Network, where we invite farmers from around the world to share their stories and perspectives. David Hughes and Emi Macor are two Argentinian farmers. Having either married into the industry or been raised in it, both individuals have conducted incredible work toward improving its future. They have both encounte...

Welcome to the Global Farmer Voices Podcast, produced and edited by the Global Farmer Network, where we invite farmers from around the world to share their stories and perspectives. Jose Quintana is a young farmer from Chihuahua, Mexico, with a unique perspective on biotechnology and agriculture. Being a third-generation family farmer, Jose prides himself on being able to use his educational train...

Welcome to the Global Farmer Voices Podcast, produced and edited by the Global Farmer Network, where we invite farmers from around the world to share their stories and perspectives. Kristjan Hebert, an innovative Canadian farmer who defied expectations. From a small farm of 4,000 acres, to an expansion of 30,000 acres over the years, Kristjan switched from being a CPA to pursuing his passion for f...

Welcome to the Global Farmer Voices Podcast, produced and edited by the Global Farmer Network, where we invite farmers from around the world to share their stories and perspectives. Marcus Holtkoetter is a German farmer with an impressive lineage spanning over 11 generations. Marcus is also the 2023 recipient of the prestigious Kleckner Global Farm Leader Award. We'll learn a little bit about...

The Global Farmer Voices Podcast, produced and edited by the Global Farmer Network, where we invite farmers from around the world to share their stories and perspectives. In episode 5, we hear from Puerto Rican farmer and GFN member, Efren Robles, about being part of the farm-to-table movement, as well as his operation's agro-tourism efforts. Follow the GFN on social media,  check out the webs...

The Global Farmer Voices Podcast, produced and edited by the Global Farmer Network, where we invite farmers from around the world to share their stories and perspectives. In episode 4, we sit down and chat with United Kingdom farmer Andrew Osmond. Andrew "Oz" Osmond, shares about his operation, and about growing and harvesting malting barley for the production of beer and whiskey. Follow...

The Global Farmer Voices Podcast, produced and edited by the Global Farmer Network, where we invite farmers from around the world to share their stories and perspectives. In episode 3, we focus on the Global Farmer Network's expansion into Africa, and adding two regional lead positions. We hear from the women who will be joining the organization's staff in these positions: Patience Koku, a...

The Global Farmer Voices Podcast, produced and edited by the Global Farmer Network, where we invite farmers from around the world to share their stories and perspectives. In episode 2, we hear from Judith de Vor, a Dutch dairy farmer, and Bill Couser, a cattle producer from the United States, about their experiences as GFN members, and how it has led them create a lifelong bond.  Follow the GFN on...

The Global Farmer Voices Podcast, produced and edited by the Global Farmer Network, where we invite farmers from around the world to share their stories and perspectives. In today's inaugural episode Mary Boote-Roth, the current CEO, and Reg Clause, the chairman of the board, share their unique insight into how and why the organization was formed, and where the organization is headed in the fu...