As twilight settled over the mid-20th century, the world found itself on the precipice of profound transformation, driven by the urgent need to nourish burgeoning populations amid the looming shadows of food scarcity. In the fertile fields of Mexico, under a vast, open sky, the seeds of the Green Revolution were sown, nurtured by the hands of visionary agronomists like Norman Borlaug. Their tireless efforts blossomed into a global movement that reshaped the landscapes of nations, intertwining the rigor of scientific innovation with the delicate threads of human survival. Join us as we drift into the serene narratives of resilience and growth that mark this pivotal epoch, and discover the quiet strength that sprouted from the soil to feed the world. This episode is hosted by Daniel Clark. Check out more of our shows and get your free trial of Whisper Premium: www.whisper.fm Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/channel/whisper-fm/id6466174594 Whisper.fm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whisper_fm