Dr. Norman E. Borlaug's contributions to combating world hunger include technical innovation, training of agricultural scientists and workers, and intellectual leadership. He has influenced public policy, given advice to leaders, and inspired countless individuals. His counsel is wise and forceful, his will tenacious, and his actions quick, energetic, and bold. Although none who walk behind him can completely fill his shoes, he has inspired followers in many nations. Through the sum of their efforts, these new leaders can fulfill his vision.
Building on Dr. Borlaug's work, the mission of the Norman Borlaug Institute for International Agriculture at Texas A&M is "to employ agricultural science to feed the world's hungry, and to support equity, economic growth, quality of life, and mutual respect among peoples."
Involvement and leadership in international agriculture are increasingly vital as interdependence grows among the world's people. Our goal is to encourage and enable students, faculty, citizens and institutions to respond to opportunities in international agriculture.
To this end, the Borlaug Institute:
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supports and implements agricultural development projects throughout the world;
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provides experiential education opportunities for students at Texas A&M University;
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offers extensive short-term training programs for professionals in academe as well as the private and public sectors; and
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serves as resource to faculty and researchers from across the Texas A&M University System.
These activities are funded by governments, multilateral donor instititions, and the private sector, and may be implemented directly by The Agriculture Program or in partnership with leading development firms, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), universities, and international research centers. Although certainly benefitting the State of Texas in innumerable ways, the benefits extend well beyond the borders of the state to positively impact the world and improve lives around the globe.
