
The Global Farmer Network is celebrating 25 years of connection and collaboration—core values that have defined the GFN since day one. Few embody that spirit better than Derek Matthews, a multigenerational farmer from South Africa.
From leading cooperatives to fostering international partnerships, Derek has spent his career uniting farmers across borders and generations. In this episode, he shares powerful stories of resilience, climate adaptation, crop diversification, and the strength of a global farming community.



