#BorlaugBlog
For 30 years, the World Food Prize has worked to build on the legacy of Dr. Norman Borlaug, the man who saved a billion lives, by recognizing the achievements of individuals who have advanced human development by improving the quality, quantity or availability of food in the world. Our Laureates, our close partners, and our staff work tirelessly to alleviate hunger through innovative approaches, and we hope to share their expertise, research, and personal stories on The Borlaug Blog.
In the Borlaug Blog, we will occasionally post a blog featuring stories, research, and expert opinion from our Laureates, partners, youth representatives and staff. It is our hope that this blog series will create a conversation between farmers, NGOs, CEOs and people across the globe.
By Ellie Sukup posted on
07/24/2017
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Elizabeth Sukup
Since graduating from college nearly 10 years ago, I have spent the better part of my career working within the food security realm in Africa. A common line of questioning within expat circles is “Where are you from, where do you work and how did you find your way...
By Dr. Peter McPherson posted on
07/17/2017
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Dr. Peter McPherson
The world is facing a well-known food and nutrition crisis. Even as millions of Americans lack access to healthy and nutritious food, 133 billion pounds of food is thrown away in the U.S. each year. Nearly 800 million people are currently undernourished globally and the world’s population is...
By Hon. Tom Vilsack posted on
07/10/2017
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Whey protein can become an effective weapon in the fight against global malnutrition and food insecurity
Hon. Tom Vilsack
What do people think when they hear the word “dairy?”
Some see a tall glass of milk like the one my late friend Dr. Norman Borlaug drank every morning to kickstart his day...
By Dr. M.S. Swaminathan posted on
07/03/2017
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Dr. M. S. Swaminathan
I felt extremely honored when I received the first World Food Prize in 1987 for several reasons. This prize was established with great difficulty by Dr. Norman Borlaug who first tried without success to establish a Nobel Prize in Food and Agriculture. Fortunately, over the years, thanks...
By Ambassador Kenneth Quinn posted on
06/26/2017
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Amb. Ken Quinn
In launching our new Borlaug Blog series, I am pleased to call attention to our founder Dr. Norman E. Borlaug, and our newest World Food Prize Laureate, an individual who is leading efforts to fulfill one of Dr. Borlaug's most heartfelt goals--bringing the Green Revolution to Africa.
After...