International Leaders in Food and Agribusiness Convene to Engage Students in the Challenge to Feed the World

ATLANTA, June 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA) today announced its plans to live stream general sessions of the 23^rd Annual World Forum. Audiences around the world will have the opportunity to hear directly from a global who's who in agriculture as they discuss food security, sustainability and developing the talent needed for the future of agriculture.

The Road to 2050: The Talent Factor — Meeting Future Global Needs of Food and Agriculture
Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta, Ga.
June 18-20, 2013

Conference sessions will be streamed live online at https://www.ifama.org/events/conferences/2013/streaming.aspx and include:

Tuesday, June 18, 1:00-2:30 p.m. EDT

• Keynote: The Talent Factor
• Elevating Education in Agriculture, USDA, National Institute of Food and Agriculture Director, Sonny Ramaswamy

Wednesday, June 19, 8:30-10:00 a.m. EDT

• Keynote: Achieving Food Security, DuPont Executive Vice President, James Borel
• Global Food: Waste Not; Want Not, Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Head of Energy and Environment, Tim Fox
• Mobilizing a New Generation for Agriculture, National FFA Organization CEO, Dwight Armstrong 

Wednesday, June 19, 4:00-5:15 p.m. EDT

• Partnering to Foster Sustainability of Animal Agriculture: McDonald's Vision
  • McDonald's Corporate Social Responsibility Vice President, Bob Langert
  • UC-Davis Director of Livestock, Air Quality Program, and Lifecycle Assessment Chair, United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organization, Frank Mitloehner
  • UC-Davis Professor, Joy Mench

Thursday, June 20, 8:45-10:15 a.m. EDT

• Keynote: Pass on the Gift: Building Sustainable and Self-Reliant Capacity, Heifer International President, Pierre Ferrari
• Revolution of Responsibility: Engaging the Next Generation, National 4-H Council President and CEO, Don Floyd

Thursday, June 20, 12:00-1:00 p.m. EDT

• Closing Keynote: Core Values for a New Generation, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Jeffrey Armstrong

About IFAMA
The International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA) is a nonprofit organization that unites industry, students, academics, government leaders and other key stakeholders across the value chain of food production and consumption – to improve the global food and agribusiness system in response to the changing needs of the world. Founded in 1990 IFAMA fosters information sharing, knowledge advancement, discussion, debate, networking and career development through members across more than 50 countries. The annual IFAMA World Forum and Symposium is the organization's cornerstone event, where leading experts address the most current and pressing issues in food and agriculture. Visit www.ifama.org to learn more. 

SOURCE International Food and Agribusiness Management Association