Yara de Geus, Brazil, returned to her family's farming operation after gaining experience as an agronomist in Brazil and also in crop genetics research in Hawaii.
Recently, Yara was joined by seven other GFN farmers from across the Americas—Argentina, Canada, Uruguay, Brazil, and the United States in this video, "Farmers in the Americas Share Perspectives"—sharing her view on the vital role farmers play in global food security.
This story is part of the Global Farmer Network’s 2026 ongoing series showcasing how GFN members are advancing resilient, innovative agriculture around the world.
