Genna Tesdall is the Director of the Young Professionals for Agricultural Development (YPARD). She is also a Co-Chair of the Thematic Working Group on Rural Youth Employment.
"FARMS. FOOD. FUTURE" is the podcast of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).
The Global Donor Platform for Rural Development is adding its voice to the podcast in a miniseries and bringing a donor perspective to the frontline of food security. IFAD, as the host of the Platform secretariat, created a special corner of conversation for our members and partners.
Genna's interview starts at the 9:20-minute mark.
Around the world, young rural people aren't just waiting for change – they're making it happen themselves.
In this special International Youth Day episode, IFAD spotlights the next generation of agricultural leaders. Tune into Episode 89 "Are we ready to listen to young rural people?" to explore how young people are transforming food systems.
Listen to the rest of the podcast:
- Lucy Herazo, representative of AGRO-AMBIENTE, member of the Rural Youth Alliance of Colombia, departmental coordinator of the National Network of Rural Youth and delegate to the World Food Forum Assembly, Colombia
- Damaris Pastuzan, member of the Rural Youth Alliance of Colombia, biologist and environmental advocate, Colombia
- Sebastian Pedraza, Latin America Country Coordinator, Colombia (GDPRD miniseries)
This podcast has been co-hosted by IFAD's Brian Thomson and GDPRD's Michelle Tang.
