Carolina Cortez, agronomist, promotes female leadership in agriculture and transforms the field with innovation and dedication

Yuridia Hernández leads a network of women producers in the Mixteca region of Oaxaca who, like the land they cultivate, regenerate, sustain, and transform their plots through sustainable practices and collective work. 

Fidelia González Galindo breaks barriers in agriculture by empowering rural women and transforming food security in Puebla

Empowering rural women in Quintana Roo through training and inclusive innovation, this initiative strengthens native maize conservation, enhances food security, and promotes gender equity in agriculture

Farmers Fabián and Tomasa cultivate with both tradition and science, using sustainable practices that nourish their land and their community

Women’s participation in science remains low, yet their inclusion is critical to developing innovative solutions in critical areas such as food security. The story of María Luisa Cabrera Soto shows how perseverance can open doors and change the future of agriculture and nutrition

Mexico is driving agricultural transformation by integrating sustainable practices such as regenerative agriculture, agroecology, integrated fertility and efficient mechanization. Through the Hub model developed by CIMMYT, it promotes innovation, food security and the well-being of producers

To enhance the food security of Colombian smallholder farmers, a group of CIMMYT specialists and local organizations are studying maize value chains in various regions of the country to establish effective strategies for the conservation and production of native maize, particularly to link farmers with niche markets