Kendall Rae Johnson, a 10-year-old African American girl from Atlanta, Georgia, who is known as the state’s youngest certified farmer, has been awarded a full scholarship to South Carolina State University.
Kendall’s journey in agriculture began early. As a toddler, she started gardening with her great-grandmother, Laura “Kate” Williams, on a small patio. They planted cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, and collard greens together.
At four, her parents built her a bigger garden bed at home. That was the turning point—Kendall became hooked. Over time, she expanded her garden and began inviting friends to help harvest the crops, turning her passion into a community effort…