The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) yesterday announced speakers for the 2015 Agricultural Outlook Forum, “Smart Agriculture in the 21st Century,” to be held from Feb. 19-20, 2015, at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel, Arlington, Va. The forum’s plenary speakers and sessions will take a global, modern look at different aspects of today’s agriculture industry.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and European Commissioner of Agriculture & Rural Development Phil Hogan will engage in a far-ranging roundtable discussion on agriculture. Dr. Richard N. Haass, President of the Council on Foreign Relations, will address “Food, Foreign Policy and International Order.” USDA’s Chief Economist Joseph Glauber will deliver the 2015 Agricultural & Foreign Trade Outlooks.
The plenary panel focuses on “A Discussion on Innovation, Biotechnology, and Big Data” with wide latitude for panelists to talk about the intersection of these issues. Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden will welcome the plenary audience and also moderate an afternoon session titled “Tomorrow’s Opportunities,” focused on the potential of agriculture as a career, and the importance of new and beginning farmers and ranchers.
Speaking at the 25 breakout sessions and five topical luncheons will be more than 100 distinguished experts.
Registration is available at www.usda.gov/oce/forum. First held in 1923, the Agricultural Outlook Forum provides farmers and ranchers, government, and agribusinesses with sound information for decision-making. Attendees are expected to include members of farm organizations, food and fiber firms, academia, foreign governments, and the news media.
(Source: USDA gov)
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