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Borlaug Training Foundation

We Develop Plant Scientists Who Fight Hunger

Norman Borlaug and Trainees

Who We Are

The core members of the Foundation are world-renowned senior scientists and professors, who are committed to training and mentorship. Many of our Board Members and Advocates were mentored or inspired by Dr. Borlaug and therefore appreciate his values for continued success. 

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News and Events

Our goal is to provide opportunities for education, collaboration, and innovation through workshops, conferences, webinars, and seminars. Here you'll find information on a variety of events focused on empowering young scientists working to advance food security.

Jesse Dubin and Trainees

What We Do

The Borlaug Training Foundation (BTF) is an independent, 501(c)(3) registered non-profit, established to facilitate cutting edge, agronomic education and skills development under dynamic technological and climate-change scenarios for young scientists from low- and middle-income countries.

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Support Us

Your support can make a tremendous difference in the lives of young scientists in food-insecure areas. By donating to our foundation, you are helping to provide essential training, resources, and opportunities for the next generation of scientific leaders. Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us one step closer to our mission of fostering scientific innovation and development.

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