We support transformative agricultural technologies that will make a difference — from Golden Rice to drought-tolerant maize. We are training the next generation of scientists and helping to establish best practices in food safety and environmental assessment. The global community should stand with science — in discovery, testing and regulation — so farmers can make their own informed choices.

It’s taken 25 years of ingenuity and perseverance to bring Golden Rice from vision to reality. Who will stand between it and millions of undernourished children?

RAJIV SHAH
Administrator, United States Agency
for International Development
Washington, Aug. 28, 2013