The World Food Prize Foundation

Dr. Borlaug

Dr. Borlaug

In 1970 Norman E. Borlaug was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for a lifetime of work to feed a hungry world. 

Nominate

Nominate

Learn more about how to nominate for the 2025 World Food Prize and the 2024 Borlaug Field Award.

Visit: Public Tours

Visit: Public Tours

We are open for public tours Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. and by appointment on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Borlaug Dialogue

Borlaug Dialogue

The Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue is an annual convening of global food and agriculture leaders in Des Moines, Iowa on October 24-26.

Youth Programs

Youth Programs

The Foundation's youth programs are widely recognized as the only youth programs of their kind in the United States and globally.

News

Posted Oct 27, 2023
In a world of rising conflict, we must cultivate the fields to grow peace In his 1970 Nobel Peace Prize Lecture[1] Norman Borlaug said, “If you desire peace, cultivate justice,...
Posted Oct 27, 2023
At its annual Laureate Award Ceremony, the World Food Prize Foundation surprised 2023 Laureate, Heidi Kühn, with the announcement of a doubling of prize amount to $500,000, up from $250,000...
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