The author, Abebe Bulto, was born and completed high school in Holeta, Oromia. He attended Haramaya University and completed Diploma in Rural Economy and Social development. Abebe earned a Bachelors Degree in Economics at Unity University. His career has been dedicated to agriculture and rural development throughout Oromia working with government agencies, NGO's, and local people. Currently he is a market development coordinator at Trade and Market development office for Oromia special zone surrounding Finfinne. The editor, Andrew Tadross, is co-author of 'The Essential Guide to Tigrinya' and 'The Essential Guide to Amharic'.