Jeanie Borlaug LAube |
Interview transcript with interviewee Jeanie Borlaug Laube.
Interviewer (me): How has your involvement in CIMMYT and being the co-chair of the Borlaug Global Rust Initiative, impacted leadership roles of women in agriculture?
Jeanie Borlaug Laube: "I am Co chair of the Borlaug Global Rust Initiative and have enjoyed that very much. I have been able to visit with scientist from across the world that knew my dad and we're mentored by him. We started the WIT, Women In Tritium to encourage women to pursue agriculture as a profession. It is difficult for women to have a profession in agriculture, marry and have a family . When I was in Pakistan last year we had a meeting with the young scientist and discussed what they saw as problems. Aside from managing a career and family they spoke of the cultural problems as far as women's rights are concerned. Last week in Obregon, Mexico I participated on a panel with women trainees from around the world. It was basically the same discussion as the one in Pakistan. The ladies from the USA and Canada and some European countries said that they were encouraged by their families to pursue an education in whatever they chose.
We need more women in agriculture."
Interviewer (me): I have done a lot of research, but is there anything, such as a fun fact, that you could tell me that isn't mentioned in the Borlaug Papers or books on Norman Borlaug?
Jeanie Borlaug Laube: "I know you have read all about my dad. There were 3 things that best describe him.
He was a Scientist, Humanitarian and a teacher.
Fun facts: he loved Dairy Queen and he loved to sing and had a great voice . He really wanted to play baseball for the Chicago Cubs. He started Little League in Mexico. "
Interviewer (me): What was it like having Norman Borlaug as your father?
Jeanie Borlaug Laube: "What was it like having him as a dad? My brother and I never realized what great things he was doing. He was just our dad. He was kind, quiet and expected us to do the best we could. He was a very humble, hard working person. My mother was the hero. She took care of the family so that daddy could pursue his desire of feeding the world.
we're blessed to have been able to see him accept the Nobel Peace Prize, The Medal of Freedom and The Congressional Gold Medal.
we have had a wonderful life."
Interviewer (me): What advice could you give a young women that is interested in choosing agriculture as a career?
Jeanie Borlaug Laube: "I would advise women to choose a career in in agriculture because it is an important field and a very stimulating one. Without Agriculture There Is No food. Women are starting to have great opportunities in agriculture."
Jeanie Borlaug Laube: "I am Co chair of the Borlaug Global Rust Initiative and have enjoyed that very much. I have been able to visit with scientist from across the world that knew my dad and we're mentored by him. We started the WIT, Women In Tritium to encourage women to pursue agriculture as a profession. It is difficult for women to have a profession in agriculture, marry and have a family . When I was in Pakistan last year we had a meeting with the young scientist and discussed what they saw as problems. Aside from managing a career and family they spoke of the cultural problems as far as women's rights are concerned. Last week in Obregon, Mexico I participated on a panel with women trainees from around the world. It was basically the same discussion as the one in Pakistan. The ladies from the USA and Canada and some European countries said that they were encouraged by their families to pursue an education in whatever they chose.
We need more women in agriculture."
Interviewer (me): I have done a lot of research, but is there anything, such as a fun fact, that you could tell me that isn't mentioned in the Borlaug Papers or books on Norman Borlaug?
Jeanie Borlaug Laube: "I know you have read all about my dad. There were 3 things that best describe him.
He was a Scientist, Humanitarian and a teacher.
Fun facts: he loved Dairy Queen and he loved to sing and had a great voice . He really wanted to play baseball for the Chicago Cubs. He started Little League in Mexico. "
Interviewer (me): What was it like having Norman Borlaug as your father?
Jeanie Borlaug Laube: "What was it like having him as a dad? My brother and I never realized what great things he was doing. He was just our dad. He was kind, quiet and expected us to do the best we could. He was a very humble, hard working person. My mother was the hero. She took care of the family so that daddy could pursue his desire of feeding the world.
we're blessed to have been able to see him accept the Nobel Peace Prize, The Medal of Freedom and The Congressional Gold Medal.
we have had a wonderful life."
Interviewer (me): What advice could you give a young women that is interested in choosing agriculture as a career?
Jeanie Borlaug Laube: "I would advise women to choose a career in in agriculture because it is an important field and a very stimulating one. Without Agriculture There Is No food. Women are starting to have great opportunities in agriculture."