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06/30/2026 Global Agricultural Leaders Convene in Nairobi for High-Level DialogueNEXT Event on African Agriculture
Agricultural leaders, government representatives, agripreneurs, scientists and farmers from across Africa and around the world are gathering in Nairobi this week for DialogueNEXT in Africa, a high-level event to explore...
06/30/2026 World Food Prize Foundation Recognizes African Agri-food Innovators with Three Major Awards
The World Food Prize Foundation announced three major awards at DialogueNEXT in Africa today, celebrating African innovators shaping the future of the continent's food systems. The awards – the Norman E....
06/29/2026 Remembering World Food Prize Laureate Mary-Dell Chilton
On behalf of the World Food Prize Laureates and our Council of Advisors, the World Food Prize Foundation extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Mary-Dell...
06/17/2026 40 Food Security Trailblazers Recognized by World Food Prize Foundation in Top Agri-food Pioneers List
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...
06/13/2026 African Agriculture Ministers, World Food Prize Laureates, Agripreneurs and Sector Leaders Convene for High-Level Event in Nairobi to Advance Continent's Food Systems
WHAT: African farmers, food system leaders, young agripreneurs, government officials, World Food Prize Laureates, agricultural researchers and business innovators will convene for a high-level event to discuss how to navigate...
06/03/2026 From Iowa Farmer to Global Humanitarian: Ken DeYoung to Receive 2026 Robert D. Ray Iowa SHARES Humanitarian Award
The World Food Prize Foundation announced today that Ken DeYoung will receive the 2026 Robert D. Ray Iowa SHARES Humanitarian Award in recognition of his extraordinary leadership in confronting hunger...
05/20/2026 Registration Now Open for the 20th Annual Iowa Hunger Summit
Today, the World Food Prize Foundation announced registration is now open for the 2026 Iowa Hunger Summit, marking 20 years of bringing Iowans together to confront food and nutrition insecurity...
05/13/2026 Registration Now Open for the 2026 Borlaug Dialogue
WHAT: The World Food Prize Foundation has opened registration for the 2026 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue, convening under the theme Before Hunger Wins, marking a decisive moment for the...
04/28/2026 World Food Prize Foundation Selects 13 Students for Distinguished Borlaug-Ruan International Internship
Today, the World Food Prize Foundation announced the selection of 13 students for the Borlaug-Ruan International Internship, a unique experience preparing young leaders for high impact careers in science, agriculture...
04/23/2026 The World Food Prize Foundation Announced the Appointment of New Administrative Operations and Youth Programs Coordinator
The World Food Prize Foundation today 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...
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