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Iowa State University’s Incoming President David Cook Brings Research and Innovation Expertise to World Food Prize Foundation Board of Directors
David Cook February 26, 2026 (Des Moines, IA) — The World Food Prize Foundation announced today the appointment of David Cook, president-designate of Iowa State University, to the Foundation Board...
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World Food Prize Foundation Names Top Ten Agritech Startups for Inaugural Innovate for Impact Challenge
Global Public Invited to Vote on Breakthrough Agricultural Innovations August 7, 2025 (Des Moines, IA) — The World Food Prize Foundation announced today the Top Ten agritech startups selected...
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World Food Prize Foundation Announces Appointment of New Senior Communications Manager
March 4, 2025 (Des Moines, IA) — The World Food Prize Foundation announced today that Sydney Maras has joined its staff as a Senior Manager I, Communications.  “We are pleased to welcome Sydney...
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The Robert D. Ray Iowa SHARES Humanitarian Award Nominations Are Now Open 
February 27, 2025 (Des Moines, IA) — Nominations for the Robert D. Ray Iowa SHARES Humanitarian Award are now open through April 15, 2025.  The World Food Prize Foundation established the Iowa...
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U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Appointed as CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation
Des Moines, Iowa (January 28, 2025) – The World Food Prize Foundation announced today that United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack will serve as the organization’s Chief Executive...