AgVocacy Forum 2017
AgVocacy Forum 2017
February 28 – March 1, 2017, starting 12:00 p.m. CSTWe are covering the 2017 AgVocacy Forum live from San Antonio, Texas. This annual event brings together great minds in the realms of agriculture, technology, policy and sustainability to discuss the challenges and opportunities we all face in terms of global food production for a growing population.
The lineup of speakers and panelists for the AgVocacy Forum will present attendees with diverse perspectives and experiences as they relate to science, Ag and food. Some of our panelists include: Louisa Burwood-Taylor, chief editor of AgFunderNews; Dr. John Goldberg, founder of Science Based Strategies and former long-time adviser on the House Ag Committee; Vivian Howard, chef and owner of Chef & The Farmer in Kinston, N.C., and star of PBS’s “A Chef’s Life;” David Rosenberg, CEO of AeroFarms; representatives from Campbell’s, the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) and Feeding America; growers from various U.S. geographies, researchers, among others.
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Breakthroughs in technology are constantly being made, and agriculture is no exception. Ag start-ups are spearheading revolutionary methods for growth and contributing to the rise of biotechnological advances to help shape the way for the future of our industry. Learn how start-ups are leading the next agriculture food revolution as we face an ever-growing population with specific consumer driven demands. Speakers include Louisa Burwood Taylor, chief editor, AGFUNDER, USA and Steve Tuttle, president & CEO, Agrimetis.