Feeding the World: Are We Making Progress?
2015 Seminar Series
Ensminger Room, 1204 Kildee Hall
2015 will be the 9th year of the Feeding the World Seminar Series. Seminars will begin at 3:40 p.m. in 1204 Kildee Hall.
Organizers:
Dr. Max Rothschild
C.F. Curtiss Distinguished Professor in Agriculture and
M.E. Ensminger International Chair, Department of Animal Science
Co-Director, Global Food Security Consortium
Dr. David Acker
Raymond and Mary Baker Chair in Global Agriculture and
Associate Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Professor, Agricultural Education
| Date | Speaker/Programs |
|---|---|
| September 3 | Tapping Philanthropy for Development Author Forum: Drs. David Acker, Dorothy Masinde, Rob Mazur, Gail Nonnecke, Max Rothschild, Mark Westgate |
| September 10 | Ensuring Food Security through the Reduction of Post-Harvest Loss and Food Waste Dr. Dirk Maier Professor, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Iowa State Universtity |
| September 24 | Challenges and Opportunities in Increasing Productivity in the Extensive Livestock Industries Heather Burrow Professorial Research Fellow University New England, Australia |
| October 1 | Feeding the Future: Harnessing Science & Technology for International Agricultural Development Dr. Vern Long Senior International Agricultural Research Advisor U.S. Agency for International Development |
| October 8 | Julian Chase President, Cargill Corn Milling North America Wayzata, Minnesota |
| October 29 | Service Learning & School Garden Program in Uganda 2015 ISU Student Participant Presentation Kamuli, Uganda |
Sponsored by:
M.E. Ensminger International Chair in Animal Agriculture
Raymond and Mary Baker Chair in Global Agricutlure
For more information, contact Denise Bjelland, Global Programs-CALS, ISU, 515-294-2883