IFDC
Celebrates
40 Years of Feeding
a Hungry World
For 40 years, IFDC has dedicated itself to empowering
farmers around the world. In the beginning, IFDC’s
research and outreach centered solely on developing
more efficient and affordable fertilizer products. After
four decades of growth, IFDC’s efforts now engage
entire agricultural value chains and policy, economic
and social issues. This year, we commemorated the
devotion of those who helped build IFDC from a fertilizer
research and development institution into a well-rounded
sustainable development organization.
To mark its 40th anniversary, Thomas Hager (The
Alchemy of Air) wrote a history of the organization.
The book, Feeding a Hungry World: IFDC’s First Forty
Years, chronicles the organization’s accomplishments
throughout four decades. Using first-hand accounts and
IFDC archives, Hager sows the story of IFDC’s dedication
to increasing agricultural productivity. Archived
documents, handwritten by IFDC’s first managing director
and other early staff, along with photos from the IFDC
archives, illuminate a rich and enjoyable history. The book
is available for Kindle (http://amzn.to/1FNgFxw) and iPad
(http://apple.co/1FXBsNo).
On September 29, 2014, IFDC held a 40th Anniversary
Commemoration in Washington, D.C. The event,
titled “Nutrients’ Role in Food Security,” featured
guest speakers and paneli