NORMAN BORLAUGH HERITAGE FOUNDATION

CRESCO, IA

The Norman Borlaug Heritage Foundation in Cresco, Iowa was established in 1999 to recognize the legacy of Dr. Norman Borlaug, a prominent agricultural scientist and Nobel Peace Prize recipient. The Foundation works to preserve his legacy through educational programs, community initiatives, research, and other activities to promote the growth of agricultural sciences and global food security.

The Foundation is located at the historic site of the Borlaug farm, where Borlaug grew up and began his career in agricultural science. The Foundation also works to preserve the building and grounds of the farm and the surrounding community.

The Foundation offers a variety of educational programs for students and adults, including seminars, lectures, and field trips. It also hosts the annual Norman Borlaug Heritage Symposium, which brings together experts from around the world to discuss current issues in agriculture and food security.

The Foundation is also involved in research related to Borlaug's work, and encourages collaborations between agricultural sciences and other fields. It also awards scholarships and grants to students pursuing degrees in agricultural sciences and related disciplines.

The Foundation works to promote Borlaug's legacy through community initiatives, such as providing support for local farmers, promoting agricultural education, and engaging with the community through outreach activities. It also works with government, universities, and non-profit organizations to raise awareness of global food security issues.

In addition, the Foundation collaborates with the Norman Borlaug Institute for Global Food Security at the University of Minnesota to provide an interdisciplinary approach to addressing global food security issues.

Overall, the Norman Borlaug Heritage Foundation in Cresco, Iowa is an important organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of Dr. Norman Borlaug and promoting global food security through educational and research initiatives.

NORMAN BORLAUGH HERITAGE FOUNDATION is a Uncategorized or General Museum in CRESCO IA. US MID #8401900598

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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• telephone: 5635698300

NORMAN BRLAUG HERITAGE FOUNDATION
19518 200TH ST
CRESCO
IA
52136-8396

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