Publications

Rasoa's Big Plans

With Rasoa Wasike’s first big harvest came big plans for the future. She and her husband Cyrus would begin saving money for their three sons to attend high school.

Watch the next installment of Roger Thurow's The Last Hunger Season film series. 

The Last Hunger Season, Part 7 – Rasoa’s Big Plans

With Rasoa Wasike’s first big harvest came big plans for the future.

USDA Secretary Vilsack on Innovation in Agriculture

The Global Alliance for Climate Smart Agriculture aims to increase agricultural productivity worldwide, ensure agriculture’s resilience to climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture.

Is the South Winning the Race to Excellence?

​The American South races ahead, creating a society based on excellence, while the Midwest lags behind, mired in the tradition of a glorious past. 

Big Ideas and Emerging Innovations

Highlighting approaches, technologies, and ideas that have the potential to radically advance sustainable and nutritious food security globally.

External Commentary

Are Republicans Really the New Doves?

Integrated Strategies to Improve Food Production

I felt fortunate to attend The Chicago Council’s Global Food Security Symposium 2014 as a Next Generation Delegate and meet my fellow delegates, as well as sponsors and attendees.

External Commentary

September Jobs Report

Roger Thurow- Leonida’s Education Priority

During the hunger season, Leonida Wanyama not only struggled to feed her children. She also struggled to educate them.

The Last Hunger Season, Part 5 & 6 – Leonida’s Education Priority

During the hunger season, Leonida Wanyama not only struggled to feed her children. She also struggled to educate them.