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Families Who Farm Together

Native Brazilian Rafhael Espósito, pictured with Christopher Barden of Worldwide Farmers Exchange, gives an enthusiastic thumbs-up to WFE’s agriculture program, where he studied hydroponic tomato growing.
Native Brazilian Rafhael Espósito, pictured with Christopher Barden of Worldwide Farmers Exchange, gives an enthusiastic thumbs-up to WFE’s agriculture program, where he studied hydroponic tomato growing.

Husband and wife team Rafhael Espósito and Aline Rodrigues Espósito really know how to grow together—tomatoes and cucumbers, to be exact.

The Brazilian couple, who came to the U.S. with minimal experience, participated in WFE’s program to learn more about agriculture and pursue related job opportunities: while Rafhael grew hydroponic tomatoes, Aline focused on packing, marketing, and grading cucumber varieties.

Today, Rafhael manages a greenhouse, and Aline is starting their family. Rafhael loves his job…and he is deeply appreciative to Worldwide Farmers Exchange for helping him turn his passion into a successful career.

Are those USDA Fancy cukes? That is a good question for Aline Rodrigues Espósito, who learned the ins and outs of grading cucumber varieties as part of her Worldwide Farmers Exchange program.
Are those USDA Fancy cukes? That is a good question for Aline Rodrigues Espósito, who learned the ins and outs of grading cucumber varieties as part of her Worldwide Farmers Exchange program.