She Farms in a Dessert and Ships onions to the World
Monica Ognio, a second-generation onion farmer from Peru, educator, and leader with the Global Farmer Network, sits down with IL Corn TV host Shane Gray for an honest conversation about agriculture, community, and what it really takes to farm in challenging conditions. She shares how she stepped into her family's operation, why she got involved in global farmer advocacy, and what farmers in Peru are dealing with right now, from desert water management to shifting export markets.
Episode Highlights:
0:00 – Meet Monica Ognio
0:48 – Farming & Education Background
3:29 – Becoming Part of the…
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