What we do

The Borlaug Training Foundation (BTF) supports the development of plant scientists who fight hunger by improving crops around the world. Taking science to the field is essential to ensuring good harvests. Well-trained scientists improve crops to lift families out of poverty and provide hope for the future.

We bridge the gap between an academic plant science education and real-world tools and practices that our trainees can implement in the communities where they live and work.

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