Foundation Programs Board of Directors Dr. Borlaug's Boyhood Farm Photos
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about new legislation proposed to designate Dr. Borlaug's Birthplace and
Childhood Home as a National Historic Site.
For over a half century, the scientific and humanitarian achievements of Dr. Norman Borlaug (Nobel Peace Prize winner, Congressional Gold Medal Winner, and recipient of over 50 honorary Doctorate Degrees) has kept starvation at bay for millions of people in third world countries. Dr. Borlaug, " Father of the Green Revolution" continues his battle against starvation in Africa. Gregg Easterbrook writes of Borlaug "Though barely known in the country of his birth, elsewhere in the world Norman Borlaug is widely considered to be among the leading Americans of our age. (See Foundation Web Page Link: Atlantic Monthly Article “Forgotten Benefactor”, author: Easterbrook.) |