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In 1970 Norman E. Borlaug was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for a lifetime of work to feed a hungry world. Although a scientist with outstanding contributions, perhaps Dr. Borlaug's greatest achievement was his unending struggle to integrate the various streams of agricultural research into viable technologies... more

THE WORLD FOOD PRIZE HALL OF LAUREATES is open to the public for tours from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., free of charge, on most Tuesdays and Saturdays. Please call 515-247-2222 for open house dates. Click here for more information.

Feb 26, 2014

World Food Prize Founder Norman Borlaug to be Enshrined in U.S. Capitol on March 25 on his Centennial

Feb 10, 2014

The World Food Prize Launches Educational Exhibits

Jan 24, 2014

Quinn: From Mekong Delta to Iowa - The Power of Science To End Hunger and Poverty

Jan 6, 2014

Mashal Husain Named Vice President of The World Food Prize Foundation

Jan 5, 2014

Bufett: Another View - Finding Hope in a Hungry World

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Youth Programs

THE 2013 "BORLAUG DIALOGUE" INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM, took place October 16 - 19, in Des Moines, Iowa and brought together leaders from around the world to discuss cutting edge food security issues. For links to transcripts, video and audio, as well as photos, click here.

DR. PER PINSTRUP-ANDERSEN, the 2001 World Food Prize Laureate, was celebrated last month during the "New Directions in the Fight Against Hunger and Malnutrition Festschrift," an event that marked his retirement from a distinguished 40-year career in food policy and research. More...

THE GLOBAL YOUTH INSTITUTE and Borlaug-Ruan International Internship programs are widely recognized as the only youth programs of their kind in the United States and globally, allowing high school students to interact with, and work alongside, international leaders in science, industry and policy working to end hunger...more

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The World Food Prize was conceived by Dr. Norman E. Borlaug, recipient of the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize. Since 1986, The World Food Prize has honored outstanding individuals who have made vital contributions to improving the quality, quantity or availability of food throughout the world. Laureates have been recognized from Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, China, Cuba, Denmark, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Israel, Mexico, Sierra Leone, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United Nations and the United States. In 1990, Des Moines businessman and philanthropist John Ruan assumed sponsorship of The Prize and established The World Food Prize Foundation, located in Des Moines, Iowa. The World Food Prize also annually hosts the Borlaug Dialogue international symposium to bring the world's foremost experts together to discuss cutting-edge issues in food security, and multiple youth education programs to inspire the next generation to study and work in fields related to global agriculture.