Purdue CGFS

Purdue’s Center for Global Food Security addresses GFS challenges, helping to ensure that we have enough food, feed and fuel for the 21st century and beyond.

[Purdue Agriculture @PurdueAg]

Jada Hoerr, chief resource officer at Midwest Food Bank, believes that the heart of agriculture is to feed the world. That's why the @PurdueAgAlumni chose @PurdueABE, where she cultivated her quest to be part of the solution to world hunger. https://t.co/wGIQAKAWWR

[World Food Prize Foundation @WorldFoodPrize]

📣 Only ONE HOUR left until the World Food Prize Foundation announces the 2024 World Food Prize Laureate! Join us at 9:30 a.m. EDT / 8:30 a.m. CDT to be a part of this historic moment! Tune in here: https://t.co/VoDIqRAptR. #FoodPrize24

[Purdue Ag Dean @PurdueAgDean]

Celebrated @LifeAtPurdue President’s Fellow & Distinguished Professor Gebisa Ejeta at the National Medal of Science Laureate Gala Celebration. @PurdueAg is proud of Dr. Ejeta’s accomplishments and his passion for working towards global food security.

[Jay Akridge @JayAkridge]

Inspirational celebration of the life’s work of ⁦@PurdueAg⁩ Distinguished Professor Gebisa Ejeta. ⁦@PurduePresident⁩ presented the Order of the Griffin. Insightful panel on Transforming African Food Systems w/ Will Masters & Jocelyn Brown Hall. ⁦@LifeAtPurdue⁩

[Purdue Ag Alumni @PurdueAgAlumni]

Today is the day! If you are unable to attend in person, be sure to watch the livestream. Congratulations to Purdue University President's Fellow and Distinguished Professor Gebisa Ejeta.
https://t.co/osjMCP6UjM

[Purdue Agriculture @PurdueAg]

Last year, @POTUS awarded @WorldFoodPrize winner and Distinguished Professor of @PurdueAgronomy Gebisa Ejeta the highest scientific honor in the U.S. Join us at 3 p.m. in STEW 218 to see @PurduePresident award @LifeAtPurdue’s highest honor: the Order of the Griffin.

[Purdue Research Foundation @PurdueResFound]

A @LifeAtPurdue professor will receive the university's highest honor during an event focusing on his research and commitment to help end hunger in Africa.

To open the program, @PurduePresident will present Gebisa Ejeta with the Order of the Griffin.

https://t.co/oeY1P7bC8F

[World Food Prize Foundation @WorldFoodPrize]

The voices of @WorldFoodPrize Laureates are echoing louder than ever. They ask G20 leaders to heed their call for action against hunger and poverty. Learn more at https://t.co/Kd0O2xHCOz. #WFPLaureates4Action

[Jay Akridge @JayAkridge]

Plant genetics researcher to receive Purdue’s highest honor – Inside INdiana Business https://t.co/cGIuMAebmM

[Purdue Agriculture @PurdueAg]

.@PurduePresident Mung Chiang will award Gebisa Ejeta, Distinguished Professor of @PurdueAgronomy and @WorldFoodPrize and National Medal of Science winner, @LifeAtPurdue's highest honor for his research and commitment to end hunger in Africa. https://t.co/xTQkMwsnSJ

[The Crop Trust @CropTrust]

"The Plants That Feed the World" publication synthesizes the data of over 350 key crops and their genetic resources essential for ensuring the adequate conservation and use of these plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.

Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/063r6wdEdT

[Purdue Today @PurdueToday]

Gebisa Ejeta, distinguished @PurdueAg professor, @PurdueCGFS executive director and @LifeAtPurdue Presidential Fellow, has been awarded the National Medal of Science, the highest recognition the nation bestows upon scientists. https://t.co/771AnC1wrz

[Purdue CGFS @PurdueCGFS]

If you would like to learn a bit about Dr. Gebisa Ejeta's work for which he was awarded the National Medal of Science, check out this short video. @PurdueAg @PurdueAgronomy https://t.co/OOxBV7C1qy

[Purdue Agriculture @PurdueAg]

Known worldwide for agricultural innovation and expertise in food policy and security, @WorldFoodPrize laureate and distinguished professor of @PurdueAgronomy Gebisa Ejeta was awarded the National Medal of Science by the @POTUS today. https://t.co/UgKtjrkeGb

[Jay Akridge @JayAkridge]

⁦President Joe Biden presents ⁦@LifeAtPurdue⁩ Distinguished Professor Gebisa Ejeta with the National Medal of Science - an extraordinary Boilermaker who has given so much to our university, to agriculture, and to the world. ⁦@PurdueAg⁩ ⁦@PurdueAgronomy⁩

[Purdue CGFS @PurdueCGFS]

Congratulations to PCGFS Executive Director Gebisa Ejeta on being honored with a National Medal of Science! #medalofscience @PurdueAg @PurdueAgronomy https://t.co/G4lA0dH9Fu

[Purdue Agriculture @PurdueAg]

#PurdueAg and @PurdueCGFS partnered with the @EleanorCrookFdn and @RepJimBaird to host a roundtable on Indiana’s Leadership in the Fight against Global Hunger and Malnutrition with leaders from across Indiana agriculture. The discussion centered around the role of research, innovation and public-private partnerships in strengthening global food security.

[Purdue CGFS @PurdueCGFS]

The @PurdueCGFS is proud to welcome our new Director, Dr. Sylvie Brouder! A little information on our new director and our upcoming plans: https://t.co/H02rhTfYvy

[Purdue Agriculture @PurdueAg]

Congratulations, Gebisa Ejeta! The executive director of @purduecgfs, @worldfoodprize laureate and distinguished professor of @purdueagronomy was appointed the @lifeatpurdue Presidential Fellow for Food Security and Sustainable Global Development. https://t.co/FbmKT4XgEH

[Purdue Agriculture @PurdueAg]

Global food security continues to be the foremost challenge of humanity. @WorldFoodPrize Laureate and distinguished professor of @PurdueAgronomy Gebisa Ejeta addresses the triple threat facing global food security today: COVID, climate change and conflict. https://t.co/FC4hTB0mjI