Borlaug was born on a Norwegian farm in Iowa.
His family encouraged education and he went into the field of
Plant pathology. This was at a time when there were
Extensive food security problems for populations, unfed.
In Mexico, India and Pakistan, especially for the poor
His ground-breaking scientific research and applied methods
Made all the difference. Harvests increased as never before,
Feeding the hungry. His field demonstrations involved
Dwarf wheat, maize and binding new hybrid partners.
New strains suited to special climates solved
A great global difficulty. His personal resolve
Played an important role in getting it done.
Providing bread for a hungry world was just one
Of the ways in which Peace could – and would – be won.
June Edvenson 