The 2019 World Food Prize winner does work that many people in Iowa can relate to.  Simon Groot of the Netherlands is the founder and leader of East-West Seed, and has helped small farmers in 60 countries learn how to expand and improve their vegetable gardens.

Groot says small scale vegetable farming is a great way to grow rural income and employment and improve nutrition at the same time.

The award carries a 250-thousand prize and the formal award will be made at a ceremony at the Iowa State Capitol building in Des Moines on October 17th.