The Path to Empowerment - Risper Wanja Njagi & Jesus Madrazo

The AgVocate

In this episode we hear the story of Risper Wanja Njagi, a young Kenyan leading a new generation of AgVocates in the country that she loves. Risper is a founding member of AGRIKUA, an innovative project to educate and empower young women to pursue a career in agriculture. Risper is passionate about fostering leadership and creating role models in smallholder farming communities all across the developing world. We also hear from Jesus Madrazo, Head of Agricultural Affairs and Sustainability at Bayer Crop Science, who speaks to the way industry leaders support the development of young women in agriculture and the pivotal role they will play in feeding a hungry planet. ***** Find out more about the Youth Ag Summit at www.youthagsummit.com Follow us on social media: www.twitter.com/youthagsummit www.instagram.com/youthagsummit www.facebook.com/youthagsummit