The World Food Prize, bolstered by the passion of Kenneth Quinn, has inspired a generation of researchers and continues to inspire leaders outside of traditional agriculture. We are in a prime position to make the difference that Norman Borlaug envisioned. At no time have we encountered such a positive environment for change, such a diverse group of leaders primed to work together. Among the many good signs: the record attendance at the Borlaug symposium that drew leaders beyond traditional agriculture, the high-level interest at our launch symposium a few weeks ago to include conservation, food security and agriculture leaders, last week's launch of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, and the Administration's Global Hunger and Food Security Initiative, spearheaded by Secretary Clinton. This all signifies an exciting time for agriculture and I urge public and private sector leaders to join the Global Harvest Initiative and its vision in developing a blueprint for change that promotes growth in developing and developed countries to close the global agricultural productivity gap.