Seed Security for Food Security - Hosted by DuPont Pioneer
Title: Seed Security for Food Security
Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Location: Marriott Hotel, Salon A, Salon B, & Salon C
Start Time: 7:30 am continental breakfast provided; 8:15 am program begins
End Time: 4:15 pm
Description: Join us for a forum to discuss the role of seed security and crop diversity in global food security and agricultural sustainability. The forum brings together a diverse group of influential contributors and stakeholders to consider the importance of seed security and crop diversity to increase food security and agricultural sustainability. Seed security requires persistent and effective seed systems to serve farmers across all production scales. The forum will include presentations, expert panel discussion and informative displays.
Speakers:
- Edward Mabaya, Associate Director, Cornell University
- Lucy Hurst, Associate Director of Custom Research & Global Food Security Index Project Director, The Economist Intelligence Unit
- Jim Borel, Executive Vice President, DuPont
- Marie Haga, Executive Director, The Global Crop Diversity Trust
- Alvaro Eyzaguirre, President, International Seed Federation
RSVP Information: Please RSVP to Candace.madsen@pioneer.com by September 20 to secure your participation.