Even so, Iowans may not fully appreciate the World Food Prize Foundation, despite its year-round work and annual event, said Vilsack. Iowans are proud of their state fair, but there are 49 other ...

Former U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack returns to Iowa to become CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation, a newly created position at the Des Moines hunger-fighting nonprofit.

The World Food Prize aims to address issues in food security in Iowa and worldwide. Vilsack has worked with the foundation ...

After serving 12 of the past 16 years leading the Department of Agriculture, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack has been named CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation to continue the legacy of global food ...

MORNING. WELL, IT IS 639 AND NEW THIS MORNING FROM OVERNIGHT. A BIG NEWS FROM A BIG NAME. FORMER U.S. SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND FORMER IOWA GOVERNOR TOM VILSACK WILL BE THE NEW CEO OF THE WORLD ...

The World Food Prize Foundation, Des Moines, Iowa, has appointed Tom Vilsack as CEO beginning March 1.As CEO, Vilsack will leverage his extensive leadership and diplomatic experience to enhance ...

Tom Vilsack’s next job will bring him home to Iowa. The former governor, stepping down after serving as secretary of agriculture in the Biden administration, will become the Des Moines-based ...

Tom Vilsack named new CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation Posted: January 28, 2025 | Last updated: March 8, 2025 Vilsack replaces former Chinese ambassador and fellow Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad.