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First of all, farmers should work with universities and research institutions in the country, and hopefully with the government.
Wangari Maathai
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Wangari Maathai
Age: 71 †
Born: 1940
Born: April 1
Died: 2011
Died: September 25
Biologist
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Wangari Maathaï
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