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__ Norman Borlaug (1914-2009**)** __

__**Overview**__ Norman Borlaug was born on March 25 1914, on a farm in Iowa. He went to public schools in Iowa and then attended the University of Minnesota where he studied forestry. After graduating for the University, he went on to work for the U.S. Forestry Stations. He eventually went back to the University of Minnesota to study plant pathology. From 1942 to 1944, Norman was a microbiologist. He lead research on industrial and agricultural bactericides, fungicides, and preservatives. One of his goals was to put new cereal strains into extensive production so that it could be used to feed the hungry. In 1970 Norman E. Borlaug was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for a lifetime of work to feed a hungry world, and for his accomplishments in India and Pakistan, and for his role as “Father of the Green Revolution.” __**Central Issue**__ Although a scientist with outstanding contributions, perhaps Dr. Borlaug's greatest achievement has been his unending struggle to integrate the various streams of agricultural research into viable technologies and to convince political leaders to bring these advances to fruition. Borlaug was the center of the Green Revolution. The Green Revolution was all about helping the Middle East and South Asia. There was terrible poverty in both parts of the world caused by poor farming and droughts. Borlaug and his peers convinced those parts of the world to adopt his new way of farming. After some hard persuading, Borlaug convinced countries in those parts of the world to re think their way of farming, and it payed off. Not long after they started farming Borlaugs way, they began seeing improvements in harvests. **__Conclusion__** Norman felt that there should be a Nobel Peace Prize for agriculture and efforts to prevent hunger. So, he created the World Food Prize. It would be for those who help prevent hunger through advancements in agriculture. Norman Borlaug died on September 12, 2009 at age 95. The cause of death was complications with his cancer. New York Times Obituary []

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