Land Grant Universities' Impact on Global Food Security

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As we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Morrill Act -- the legislation that created the land grant system -- the World Food Prize Foundation decided to award this group of universities with the Borlaug Medallion -- the highest honor available to groups who work to increase international food production and nutrition. The Borlaug Medallion recognizes the contributions made by land grant researchers to the development of more productive crop varieties; more sustainable farming practices and safer, better food preservation techniques.

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