#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.
Youth Voices: From Bacteria to Birdwatching
By Lily Hestjean posted on
06/18/2024
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Wow, this week has been an adventure. It began with the loco-ness of formulating a research project and ended with a bike ride through the jungle during a rainstorm in short shorts without bug spray and a tire that randomly detached from my friend’s bike 6 miles in. I love...
Youth Voices: 20,000 Words in 2 Weeks
By Zara Miller posted on
06/18/2024
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Just last night, as a blue light illuminated my face, I got to bridge the 9 and a half hour time difference to call my family. Having not spoken to them in over a week, I always savor the WhatsApp calls with friends and family. Oftentimes, they are short and...
Youth Voices: From Colorado to Delhi - A week under the same sky
By Calla Doh posted on
06/18/2024
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The frigid air lashed across my face, nipping at my exposed ears and nose. The cold engulfed me in its icy embrace and mercilessly clawed at my lungs, leaving me breathless and heaving for each next breath. Fighting all instincts to curl up into a ball on the icy stepping...
Youth Voices: Bienvenido al IICA!
By Lexi Bodlak posted on
06/18/2024
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Today marks my first full week at IICA. This exciting milestone seemed like the perfect time to fill you in on what I have been up to and my thoughts so far.
At the beginning of this week, I met with the full gender and youth team (those based in...
Youth Voices: Day-to-Day at EARTH University
By Lily Hestjean posted on
06/18/2024
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Saturday: Work Experience Day, or morning (mañana). Every Saturday and Wednesday morning, at 6:30 AM, most EARTH students bike to different farms and fields to work for experience in their desired areas. Fio goes to work with animals (specifically buffalos), but other students work in the food processing center, on...
Youth Voices: Dear Lima - Saying Hola to My Sojourn
By Saanvi Ram posted on
06/11/2024
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Dear Lima,
As I step onto your vibrant soil, I’m awash with a sense of anticipation and wonder, as if I’m about to embark on an enchanting journey through the canvas of your existence. I am Saanvi Ram, a wanderer of knowledge and a humble visitor in your midst. From the...
Youth Voices: All is Flux, Nothing Stays Still - My First 72 Hours in India
By Zara Miller posted on
06/11/2024
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I don’t think I truly believed myself — that a summer of warmth, Telugu, and Hyderabad was right around the corner — until the plane lifted off the ground in the Chicago airport. The past few weeks have been a fever dream, fervently packing and unpacking with my sister until...
Youth Voices: Adapt to Change
By Riya Kalluvila posted on
06/11/2024
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Before I tell you the story of my journey so far, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the World Food Prize Foundation and specifically, Dr. Norman Borlaug and Dr. John Ruan. Their vision and dedication to combating global food insecurity have inspired countless individuals and provided me...
Youth Voices: The First 48(ish)
By Lexi Bodlak posted on
06/11/2024
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June 2nd, 5:00 pm: As I sat at my grandparent's dinner table with an array of American summer food staples like macaroni salad, grilled steak, and watermelon, I could hardly focus on conversations about my sibling's summer plans. My own would be starting in less than 12 hours. Or so...
Youth Voices: Market Visit and Amboseli
By Vivien Huang posted on
06/11/2024
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This week serves to conduct more literature review about iron and zinc deficiency in Kenya, and to visit local markets to buy potatoes for nutrition content analysis, as well as experiment with our Nutritional Survey.
I started the week off with visiting two local markets: Kawangare and Mountain View N Market....