Tag: World Food Prize Foundation

A total of 40 scientists, policymakers, community builders and innovators transforming food systems across the world have been named the 2026 Top Agri-food Pioneers (TAP), announced today by the World Food Prize Foundation. Now in its third year, the TAP list honors individuals driving bold and innovative solutions to the most pressing challenges in global food security. This year’s awardees span 30 countries and six continents — from Australia to Uzbekistan. The Pioneers range in age from 16 to 81 and represent a diverse mix of expertise from crop and…

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The World Food Prize Foundation has announced that Carter Scallon has joined its staff as Coordinator II, Administrative Operations and Youth Programs. “Carter’s background aligns directly with the dual priorities of this role,” said Mashal Husain, President, World Food Prize Foundation. “He brings hands-on experience in environmental education and community engagement, along with the operational discipline needed to help steward a high-performance, LEED Platinum facility. From coordinating youth programming to working with building vendors and supporting sustainability benchmarks, he will contribute across both mission delivery and day-to-day operations.” In his…

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The World Food Prize Foundation has announced the creation of an Alumni Ambassador Program, deepening the Foundation’s investment in the next generation by activating alumni as leaders and advocates within a growing international network. The inaugural cohort is made up of 22 Borlaug Scholar alumni serving as global representatives of the organization and advancing its mission to strengthen food security worldwide. Over the past three decades, the Foundation has engaged and inspired more than 90,000 Borlaug Scholars through its global youth programs.  “The Alumni Ambassadors program represents a natural evolution…

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The World Food Prize Foundation has announced the appointment of Grace Campidilli, an agriculture and technology professional, to its Council of Advisors, filling one of two seats reserved for early-career professionals. Campidilli is a software engineer at John Deere, where she develops data infrastructure and AI tools that enable more informed decision-making for equipment dealers and farmers. Her work sits at the intersection of agriculture and technology, advancing innovation to meet the growing complexity of global food systems. “Grace represents the next generation of leaders working at the cutting edge…

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The World Food Prize Foundation announced today the appointment of Mark Gee, genomic prediction and phenotyping engineer at Beck’s Hybrids, to the Foundation’s Council of Advisors, filling one of two seats reserved for early-career professionals.   “Dr. Norman Borlaug, founder of the World Food Prize, changed my life at 10 years old when he challenged me to make a difference,” said Gee. “As I continue my career, I’m honored to be part of an organization that recognizes the champions of global food security and empowers young people to tackle the challenge…

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