World Food Prize Foundation
Payten W. is currently working as a Hydroponic Farm Coordinator at Iowa Community Corps - AmeriCorps. Prior to this role, Payten worked as Event Staff and a George Washington Carver Intern at the World Food Prize Foundation. Payten also has experience as a Student Member at Engineers Without Borders USA. Payten holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science from Iowa State University, where they also conducted research as a Specialty Crop Block Grant Undergraduate Researcher. Additionally, Payten participated in the Iowa State University Uganda Program as a Global Service Learner. Overall, Payten has a background in agriculture and life sciences with a strong focus on food science.
World Food Prize Foundation
The World Food Prize is the foremost international award recognizing -- without regard to race, religion, nationality, or political beliefs -- the achievements of individuals who have advanced human development by improving the quality, quantity or availability of food in the world. The Prize was founded in 1986 by Dr. Norman E. Borlaug, recipient of the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize. Since then, the World Food Prize has honored outstanding individuals who have made vital contributions throughout the world. Laureates have been recognized from Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, China, Denmark, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Israel, Mexico, Sierra Leone, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United Nations and the United States. The World Food Prize also annually hosts the Borlaug Dialogue international symposium, and several youth education programs including the Global Youth Institute and Borlaug-Ruan International Internship to inspire the next generation to explore careers in agriculture and food security.