Book advocates education as key to reducing poverty and hunger

Source: southwestiowane Posted By: Mary P...3260 days ago

Reducing and eliminating global hunger must include education as a top priority, according to David Acker, co-author of a new book, “Education for Rural People: The Role of Education, Training and Capacity Development in Poverty Reduction and Food Security.”

Acker is the associate dean of academic and global programs in the Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and a professor of agricultural education and studies. He also holds the endowed position as the Raymond and....

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