Dr. Borlaug led the introduction of high yielding wheat varieties combined with modern agricultural production techniques to Mexico, Pakistan and India in the 1960s. This ‘Green Revolution’ increased the world’s food supply at a critical time and is credited with saving over a billion people from starvation.
Dr. Borlaug is one of five people in history to
have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, the Presidential
Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Medal of
Honor. His name ranks beside those of Dr. Martin
Luther King, Elie Wiesel, Nelson Mandela and Mother
Teresa.
He is an Honorary Board Member and long-time supporter
of Self-Help International.
He grew up near Cresco, Iowa.
An Interview with Dr. Norman Borlaug... now
on DVD
Decades past the age many people retire, 94-year-old
Iowa plant breeder, Norman Borlaug is still demonstrating
practical ways to give people of the world a higher
quality of life. For over 65 years of his life,
Dr. Borlaug has been helping to provide food to
the neediest areas of the world, earning him many
awards along the way -- including consideration
for the title of Greatest Living American.
In October 2007, SHI sat down with Honorary Board
Member, Dr. Borlaug, for a rare personal glimpse
at his background, influences, perspective and
wisdom. The 19-minute interview covers many facets
of Dr. Borlaug's extraordinary career, including
growing up on a Midwestern farm. You can own this
once-in-a-lifetime interview and support Self-Help
at the same time.
The professionally-edited DVD is now available
for a $100 donation. This keepsake makes a lasting
and meaningful gift.
Learn more about him in his book, The
Man Who Fed the World by Leon Hesser
or look up wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_Borlaug.
You will be surprised what a difference one person
can make.
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