Marina Ilusca

Head of the Department for organic production at the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry in the government of Moldova. Responsible for policy development for the national organic sector. I have a background in environmental protection with a Master of Science in agroecology and a Ph.D. in agricultural sciences. Currently, I am a student in an MBA program for Agribusiness Management.

I have over 10 years of experience in the agri-food sector. My work includes scientific research on soil fertility management, teaching, and certifying organic producers. I am currently employed by the government and our goals include supporting small-scale local organic producers, developing sustainable agri-food value chains, promoting healthy food systems, and integrating high-quality products in schools and kindergartens.