HA Wallace and the Green Revolution

Henry Agard Wallace was FDRs Vice-President. That is a pretty big deal in itself. But he also kick started the most consequential scientific project in the history of mankind (at least according to some) - The Green Revolution. A technological transformation of global agriculture, combining the cutting edge of mechanical, chemical and genetic technology. And the year was 1940. '

What was the green revolution? What is a semi-dwarf variety and what would HA Wallace make of it all, looking back on his legacy. Tune in and find out.