The changing structure of agriculture and the food system will be the subject of the Farm Foundation Forum on Tuesday, Dec. 8.
Richard Sexton of the University of California, Davis, will provide an economic overview of the structure of agriculture and the food system today. Other presenters include Iowa farmer Varel Bailey and Richard Gilmore of GIC Group. Two industry representatives have also been invited to participate.
After the presenters comments, the floor will be opened for discussion.
The Forum will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the National Press Club, 529 14th Street NW, Washington D.C. Coffee will be available at 8:30 a.m.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP by noon Friday, Dec. 4. There is no charge to participate.
Farm Foundation, NFP organizes these public forums to engage all stakeholders in informed dialogue on food, agricultural and rural policies. Participants examine current policies, explore and analyze alternative policy proposals, and give voice to new proposals. Speakers give brief topic summaries, with ample time provided for discussion.
Who should participate: People with an interest in agricultural, food and rural policy, including members of Congress, congressional staff, executive branch officials, industry representatives, NGO representatives, academics and members of the media.
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The Dec. 8 Forum will be 9 to 11 a.m. at the National Press Club, 529 14th St. NW, Washington D.C. Please RSVP by noon Friday, Dec. 4. There is no charge to participate. |
Review past Forum presentations and audio files at the Farm Foundation, NFP Web site. |
Farm Foundation, NFP serves as a catalyst for sound public policy by providing objective information to foster a deeper understanding of issues shaping the future for agriculture, food systems and rural regions. Farm Foundation has a 76-year history of objectivity. It does not lobby or advocate.
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