Norman Borlaug
What state was Norman from?
Iowa
What was a major problem in many countries after WWII?
food shortages
What does “high-yield” mean?
produces more food per plant
Who started the World Food Prize?
Norman Borlaug
What decade did the Green Revolution begin?
1940s
What major global award did he win in 1970?
Nobel Peace Prize
Name one country that became more food secure because of the Green Revolution.
India
Pakistan
Mexico
What tool/equipment became more common during the Green Revolution?
tractors
modern machinery
modern irrigation
What is the main goal of the World Food Prize?
to honor efforts to fight hunger
What nickname is often used for Borlaug?
Father of the Green Revolution
The Man Who Fed the World
What was his profession?
Plant Scientist
Agronomist
Agricultural Scientist
What farming methods were common before the Green Revolution?
traditional
manual
horses
etc.
What chemicals were used to fight insects on crops?
pesticides
In what year was the World Food Prize established?
1986
What phrase is Borlaug famous for saying?
"take it to the farmer"
What crop did he primarily focus on improving?
Wheat
What happened to food supplies after the Green Revolution?
the increased
What system helps bring water to dry crops?
irrigation
Where is the World Food Prize Foundation based?
Des Moines, Iowa
Wheat Stem Rust
What was Borlaug’s main goal with his farming research?
to end world hunger
What happened to hunger in many countries after using new farming methods?
it descreased
What is one reason why not all farmers could benefit from Green Revolution tech?
expensive
travel
hard to access
What color does 2016 laureate Jan Low wear in all of her pictures?
orange
sweet potato orange
How many lives is Borlaug estimated to have saved through his work?
over a billion