Norman Borlaug Institute for International Agriculture

The Vision: The first essential component of social justice is adequate food for all mankind. - Norman Borlaug, acceptance speech for the Nobel Peace Prize

The legacy of Norman Borlaug demands effective partnerships among universities, governments, industries, and nongovernmental organizations. The Borlaug Institute’s programs provide researchers, policymakers and university faculty from developing countries the ability to strengthen sustainable agricultural practices through scientific training and collaborative research opportunities. The Borlaug Institute aims to be the leading international agriculture program among U.S. universities, measured by the quality of its international teaching, science and extension programs.

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 Norman Borlaug Institute for International Agriculture at Texas A&M employs 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:

• supports and implements agricultural development programs throughout the world to see the Borlaug vision a reality;
• provides experiential education opportunities for students at Texas A&M University;
• offers extensive short-term training programs for professionals in academe as well as the private and public sectors;
• serves as a resource for faculty and researchers from across the Texas A&M University System to engage and contribute globally.

Although certainly benefiting 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.