Borlaug Institute Overview July 2010

NORMAN BORLAUG INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURE

Texas A&M University SystemTexas A&M University - College of Agriculture and Life SciencesTexas AgriLife ResearchTexas AgriLife Extension Service


The Global Outreach of Texas A&M Agriculture

The Legacy of Norman E. Borlaug Nobel Peace Prize Laureate

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RENORMAN E. BORLAUG, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate

Nobel Peace Prize – 1970Man can and must prevent the tragedy of famine in the future instead of merely trying with pious regret to salvage the human wreckage of the famine, as he has so often done in the past. We will be guilty of criminal negligence, without extenuation, if we permit future famines.

Presidential Medal of Freedom – 1977Revolutionary scientist and eloquent prophet, he performed miracles with grain and saved untold millions from starvation. His work has pushed back the shadow of hunger on this planet and given us precious time to force its final retreat.

Congressional Gold Medal – 2006The man who saved a billion lives.

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RENORMAN E. BORLAUG, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate

Today, the Borlaug Institute continues the legacy with:BOLD IDEASQUICK ACTIONSCIENCE-BASED SOLUTIONSPERSISTENT EFFORT

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RETEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

Integrated Teaching, Research, and ExtensionServing the state of Texas

Partnering around the world

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RETEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

Developing leaders of character dedicated to serving the greater good.

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RETEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY – GLOBAL INITIATIVES

Over 4000 students from 140 countries.

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RETEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY – COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES

The fourteen departments that make up the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences include more than 300 distinguished faculty members, 80+ undergraduate and graduate degree programs and almost 6,700 students.

Biological and Agricultural Engineering

Agricultural EconomicsNutrition and Food ScienceAnimal SciencesPoultry ScienceSoil and Crop ScienceHorticulture SciencesEntomology Plant Pathology and MicrobiologyBiochemistry and Biophysics

Recreation Parks & Tourism SciencesEcosystem Science & ManagementWildlife and FisheriesAgricultural Leadership, Education &

Communication

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RETEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY – COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES

InstitutesNorman Borlaug Institute for International AgricultureInstitute for Plant Genomics & BiotechnologyInstitute for Renewable Natural ResourcesTexas Water Resources InstituteCountermeasures Against Agricultural Bioterrorism

National Center for Foreign Animal and Zoonotic Disease Defense National Center for Food Protection Defense

12 interdisciplinary research centers

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RETEXAS AGRILIFE RESEARCH

Comprises College Station headquarters, 13 research centers across Texas and associated research stations that has 1,700 employees, 375 of which are doctoral-level scientists.

Conducts research for the benefit of consumers and industry to:

Improve environment and preserve natural resources.

Enhance competitiveness and prosperity of agricultural industries and communities.

Improve public health and well-being.

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RETEXAS AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE

With a vast network of 250 county offices, 616 professionals, and 343 subject-matter specialists, the expertise provided is available to every resident in every Texas county.

Improving the lives of people, businesses, and communities across Texas and beyond through high-quality, relevant education.

Agriculture (Food, Fiber, Fuel)Natural Resources and EnvironmentHealth and Human SciencesYouth Life Skills Development

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RETEXAS AGRICULTURE AND THE WORLD

Agro-Climatic Zones in Texas Rainfall: 8 inches to 36 inchesClimate: Tropical to temperate

Collaborative ResearchTrade Relationships with the Texas Department of AgricultureGlobal Institutions:

Bangladesh, Tunisia, Dominican Republic, France


The Legacy of Norman E. Borlaug


AGRICULTURE


DEVELOPMENT

LAND-GRANT MISSIONEXTENSION

CONFLICT



“The first essential component of social justice is adequate food for all mankind.”



Our mission: To employ agricultural science to feed the hungry and promote economic growth, equity, quality of life and mutual respect among the world’s people.

Our goal: Realize Norman Borlaug’s dream of a world without hunger and poverty.

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Work with scientists, farmers, communities, firms, institutions, and governments to create technology and policies for food security.

Build on Land Grant tradition, energy of the Aggie family, and strength of partnerships to create lasting institutions that listen and respond to people’s needs through agriculture.

Inspire and empower students to become leaders in international agricultural development.

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To promote sound agricultural science, extension and teaching, the Borlaug Institute:Implements agricultural development programs.Offers short-term training for professionals and facilitates

academic training.Mobilizes students, faculty, and citizens for global engagement.Advocates for international agriculture cooperation in national

and international bodies.

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Partners of the Borlaug InstituteUniversities and Research CentersCGIAR (IRRI, ICARDA, ILRI, CIMMYT, etc.)Foundations (Swaminathan, McKnight, Gates, H.G. Buffett)Multilateral Donors – IFAD, FAOBilateral Donors – USAID, DOD, USDAAgricultural communities of the world

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Challenges of Global Food SecurityTechnology falling behind needs.Land removed from production.Global income rising.Population increases.Fuel costs trending upward.

Sparks that Ignite CrisesAccelerated biofuel production.Weather.Security.Food stocks falling.Speculative demand.

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Key elements of Technical Innovation for Food SecurityAgricultural Research and Development.Education and training.Regional cooperative research and development.National/Regional production programs.


Global Presence of the Institute

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REGLOBAL PRESENCE OF THE INSTITUTE

Latin AmericaIncrease capacity for trade.Build food safety and extension systems.Partner for agricultural research.Youth leadership programs.

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AfricaIncrease adaptive research.Youth entrepreneurship.Create linkages within enterprise.Strengthen government institutions.

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Middle East and Central AsiaRangeland and water management.Strengthen extension systems.Livestock health and livestock production.Partner with education institutions.

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South and Southeast AsiaNutrition and foods for health.Biodiversity conservation.Food science linkages with industry.Conflict mitigation through alternative crops.


Centers of the Borlaug Institute

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RECENTERS OF THE BORLAUG INSTITUTE

Conflict and DevelopmentResource competition and land access.Food security and rural stability.Diffusion of economic opportunity.Post-conflict revitalization.Legacy of Norman Borlaug.

Howard G. Buffett Chair in Conflict and DevelopmentTask Force for Stability and Business OperationsUnited States Agency for International DevelopmentUnited States Department of AgricultureUnited States Africa Command

“PEACE cannot be built on EMPTY stomachs.”

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Enterprise DevelopmentCreate market linkages.Science-based economic growth.Public-private development alliances.Develop research linkages with industry.

Specialty Coffee Association of AmericaS.C. Johnson CompanyMonsanto CorporationSEAFAST Center

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Youth Development and EntrepreneurshipPromote science-based education.Future through skills and knowledge.Develop civic responsibility.Target marginalized populations.

FFA / 4H OrganizationsJunior Master GardenersWorld Food Prize Youth InstituteMonsanto Corporation

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Collaborative ResearchField crops adaptive research.Ecosystems conservation and management.Nutrition and food science.Biodiversity discovery and conservation.

McKnight FoundationGates FoundationUnited States Agency for International DevelopmentBorlaug-Monsanto Chair in Plant Breeding and International

Crop Improvement

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Texas A&M Program PartnershipsOffice of Global InitiativesApplied Biodiversity SciencesVegetable and Fruit Improvement CenterTexas Water Resources InstituteInstitute for Plant Genomics and BiotechnologySchool of Rural Public HealthTexas Veterinary Medical Diagnostics LaboratoryTexas A&M University at QatarGeorge Bush School of Government and Public Service

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REDevelopment Initiatives

Borlaug Institute Development InitiativesBorlaug International Scholars Fund

Memorial endowment of the Borlaug familyEndowed chairs for scholarship in international agricultureBorlaug Institute Excellence FundBorlaug Institute Student Experience Fund


“Hunger isn't an insurmountable problem. I have big faith in the judgment of common people if they get the facts. When change comes, it can come quickly.”-Norman E. Borlaug


Thank you.

Borlaug Institute Overview July 2010

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