Growing East African crops in Minnesota

March 06, 2023
A photo of Jessica Barbosa Oliveira holding her award in front of her research poster
Photo of Jessica Barbosa Oliveira with her award

As Jessica Barbosa Oliveira works toward her master's degree in land and atmospheric science, she is developing nutrient guidelines for crops that are culturally relevant to Minnesota’s growing population of East African immigrant farmers. Her poster at the Organic Research Forum won first place at the 34th Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference. Read more about her research and her goals for the future.