On Tuesday, April 29, the World Food Prize Foundation announced Victor Villalobos as a new member of its Advisory Council. This council, made up of former heads of state, ministers, and leaders in agricultural sciences and policies, has appointed Villalobos for his vast experience in agronomy, agricultural economics, and environmental sciences, with more than four decades of experience in these fields.
Mashal Husain, president of the World Food Prize Foundation, emphasized that Villalobos is recognized as a distinguished authority in areas related to agriculture. His deep scientific knowledge and extensive experience in policies make him an invaluable asset to the foundation and its goals. Villalobos will contribute his expertise to this vital cause.
Victor Villalobos Arámbula, who previously served as Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development in the government of Andrés Manuel López Obrador, is an Agricultural Engineer with a master's degree in Plant Genetics from the Universidad Autónoma de Chapingo. Additionally, he completed a PhD in Plant Morphology at the University of Calgary, Canada.
Throughout his career, Villalobos has held various positions in the Government of Mexico, including the direction of Sader, and has had important roles in international institutions such as the FAO in Rome, Italy, and CATIE in Costa Rica. In 2004, he became a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Agriculture and Forestry. His appointment to the Advisory Council of the World Food Prize motivates him to continue working towards sustainable and socially responsible agriculture, in line with the legacy of Dr. Norman E. Borlaug.
