A Hero of Mine

There have been so many great individuals and heroes throughout our history, but by looking at sheer impact, Norman Borlaug has to be included in any conversation. He was a geneticist who travelled to many countries, such as Mexico, India, and China. Mr. Borlaug's experiments with food crops resulted in strains that were resistant to insects and disease. These strains were much more productive as well, with so much more grains per acre being produced. His work was applauded for saving the lives of up to one billion people all over the world and he went on to win many prestigous awards including the Nobel Peace Prize. A human being can do just about anything, but that won't be possible if he starves to death. Norman Borlaug's work paved the way for farmers and scientists to feed the people of the world, and that is what makes him a hero in my book.