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Who is AgroBiz?

AgroBiz is a non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting sustainable agriculture, empowering women and girls, and addressing social issues related to agriculture and food security. With a mission to create gender-focused positive change in rural communities, AgroBiz focuses on providing training, resources, and support to individuals involved in agricultural or entrepreneurial sectors.

Our Founder

Lady Tee Thompson is the principal of the international organization, AgroBiz and the founder of Cashew Queens, an emerging social enterprise. Her current roles are Co-chair, United Nations Association of the USA Women's Affinity Group and Convention to Eliminate all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) Committee and Gender Equality Expert.

Among her professional advocacy responsibilities are women's self-sufficiency, equity and equality, African descendant diaspora inclusion, youth and women's empowerment, agricultural and entrepreneurial skills transfer, and investment matchmaking for women & minority companies. Tee Thompson is a "Global Citizen" who shapes economic growth, strategies, collaboration, and implementation across sectors and continents to advance women's empowerment, living wages, human rights defenders, and Sustainable Development Goals.

Thompson has also been recognized by President Obama during Women's History Month for her contributions to "Doing Business in Africa." For her work spanning over 30 years and 14 countries, she has received many prestigious national and international awards and accolades. Her current roles include Fulbright Specialist, Human Trafficking Activist, International Chairperson for the National Women in Agriculture Association and Global Goals Ambassador for the 2020 to 2024 United Nations Association - USA. Lady Tee holds a Master's in Business Administration, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Legal Administration from the prestigious University of Detroit Mercy. She lives in the metro Detroit area with her family.


About us

AgroBiz is a non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting sustainable agriculture, empowering women and girls, and addressing social issues related to agriculture and food security.

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AgroBiz Events focuses on providing training, resources, and support to individuals involved in agricultural or entrepreneurial sectors.

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