A program of Farm Foundation, the Round Table is an invitation-only discussion forum comprised of leaders from across the food and agriculture value chain and across North America. The Farm Foundation® Round Table meets twice yearly to provide a forum for discussion and interaction among thought leaders and invited government, academic, agribusiness and other interest group leaders. Attendance at Round Table events is limited to Fellows and invited guests.

Programs are designed to explore ideas, analyses and insights that participants may use in their own work. The exchange of ideas fosters understanding of different approaches to issues and challenges facing agriculture, the food system and rural regions. Topics for Round Table meetings are determined by Program Committee of the Board of Directors. Programs often build on other Farm Foundation projects. Round Table discussions also generate new ideas for Farm Foundation project work.

With its roots in the earliest meetings of the Foundation for American Agriculture (FFAA), founded by Charles Dana Bennett in 1945, the Round Table has brought influential thought leaders together on a regular basis for over 75 years. In 2022, we kick off the next 75 years of Round Table by honoring the legacy of this unique and important group, while keeping an eye firmly on the future. Round Table Fellows have left an indelible mark on agriculture in countless ways—and we can't wait to see what's next!

As we gather again in person this January, we want to extend special thanks to our January 2022 Round Table Planning Committee for their ongoing work in making this an exciting and successful event.

Jack Payne, Planning Committee Chair

Martha Roberts

Madeline Mellinger

George Hoffman

Ernie Shea

David Hill