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 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. & by appointment on Weds & Thurs.

Borlaug Dialogue

Borlaug Dialogue

The Borlaug Dialogue is an annual convening of global food & ag leaders in Des Moines, Iowa on Oct. 20-22, 2026.

Youth Programs

Youth Programs

The Foundation invests in, equips and mobilizes a global youth community that shapes sustainable food systems.

News

Posted Jan 7, 2026
Nominations are now open for the 2027 World Food Prize, the preeminent international award for food and agriculture. The $500,000 award recognizes significant contributions in any field involved in the...
Posted Dec 17, 2025
With support from Syngenta, a new partnership with Drake University provides hands-on opportunities for students that strengthens farming in rural Iowa and advances food security
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