- true03/05/2026Farming Above the Andes CloudsFrom cacao and coffee fields in Peru’s Cusco region to the terraced agricultural landscapes of Machu Picchu and Moray, a Kentucky State University cohort experienced how culture, ecology, and commerce intersect across food systems.
Terrace agriculture, diversity, and soil health at high elevationContributed by Dr. Maheteme Gebremedhin, chair, School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Kentucky State UniversityThe first lesson the Andes teaches is simple: pace your breath. At high elevation, every step feels earned, and every farming decision carries weight. As a soil scientist, I came to Peru expecting remarkable landscapes. I did not expect those landscapes to reframe...