Agenda
Day 01
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
- 7:00 PM EST
This event will have a cash bar and registration materials will be available.
Day 02
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
- 7:45 AM EST
- 7:25 AM EST
- 5:30 PM EST
Farm Foundation Round Table tours are carefully curated to provide an intimate behind-the-scenes look at a variety of local producers and agri-food businesses. In true peer-to-peer fashion, tour attendees hear from farmers, ranchers, and operators for their perspective on the meeting topic through the lens of their operation.
Tour buses will depart promptly at 8 am for our first stop of the day, Cotton Incorporated.
- 8:30 PM EST
Day 03
Thursday, January 16, 2025
- 7:45 AM EST
Cultivator Presentations will begin promptly at 7:00 AM
Special thank you to our Cultivator mentors: Mary Ledman, Carter Randolph, Erin Nazetta, Bob Easter, David Hill, and Ron Rainey.
- 10:00 PM EST
- 8:25 AM EST
- 9:15 AM EST
Dr. Rodolphe Barrangou, a pioneering expert in CRISPR technology and a leading voice on the promise of genome editing, will explore the transformative potential of CRISPR technology in agriculture. Drawing on his groundbreaking research and deep industry insights, Dr. Barrangou will highlight biotech breakthroughs in crop improvement, disease resistance, and animal health that will shape the future of food security and enable innovative solutions to global agricultural challenges.
- 10:30 AM EST
Panelists will share insights on how cutting-edge biotechnologies transform agricultural practices, drive productivity, and address the on-the-ground challenges farmers face. The session will also explore the global dimensions of biotech adoption, including the protection of intellectual property and the importance of regulatory frameworks that ensure freedom to operate and facilitate international market access for producers.
- 11:00 AM EST
- 12:15 PM EST
This panel will examine how current and emerging regulations are shaping the future of agricultural biotech innovation. Panelists will explore issues around the complex regulatory approval processes, aligning with international standards, and addressing public concerns about biotech advancements.
- 1:30 PM EST
For More details please visit the Table Talks webpage.
- Adoption of new ag tech innovations - what do we need to know, and what do manufacturers need to know?
- Improving Farm Risk Management in Challenging Times
- “What does the “next green revolution” look like at the farmgate?”
- From Yield to Sustainability: Navigating Evolving Regulations for the next Green Revolution
- Uniting Agribusiness: Strengthening Sector Collaboration
- Bioenergy in Agriculture
- Integrating biological crop protection products into an IPM: Challenges and Opportunities / What do manufacturers need to deliver to meet the needs of Growers
- Black Soldier Fly Larvae, The Next Superfood
- Revolutionizing Agriculture: Rational Design of Greener Crop Protection Solutions
- The Digital Farm: AI’s Role in Modern Agriculture
- Has Use of Biosolids Contaminated Farms with PFAS?
- Transitioning agriculture from synthetic crop inputs to natural/biological inputs...Needed? Wanted? Possible?
- 2025 Forecast: Issues Facing the Food & Ag Sector
- Aligning Profitability and Sustainability in Cattle with Hoofprint Biome
- The Age of AI: Challenges and Opportunities for companies and individuals
- Hurdles to Bringing Novel Animal Health Innovations to Market
- Building Regenerative, Transparent and Traceable Supply Chains
- Modernizing the USDA
- Connecting Innovation with Farmers
- Corporate Venture Capital – How is it Currently Being Deployed?
- Breeding Sustainable Crops
- 3:00 PM EST
Panelists will examine factors influencing public awareness, trust, and cultural attitudes toward biotech innovations in food production and farming. The discussion will address how transparency, education, and communication strategies can shape consumer confidence and highlight the potential benefits of these technologies.
- 3:15 PM EST
- 4:30 PM EST
Panelists will explore strategies for effectively engaging key stakeholders—investors, producers, regulators, and consumers—about the transformative potential of biotechnology. Panelists will discuss how to articulate a clear and compelling vision that highlights biotech's role in addressing global challenges such as food security, sustainability, and climate resilience.
- 9:30 PM EST
Day 04
Friday, January 17, 2025
- 10:00 PM EST
- 8:30 AM EST
- 9:00 AM EST
Drawing on his extensive research, Dr. Lusk will examine public perceptions of biotech innovations in food and agriculture, addressing the factors that shape consumer acceptance, trust, and decision-making.
- 10:30 AM EST
Panelists will share insights into the key factors driving investment decisions, including market potential, scalability, and alignment with sustainability goals. The session will explore emerging investment trends in the biotech space, the role of risk assessment, and the importance of aligning with consumer and regulatory expectations.
- 10:50 AM EST
- 12:10 PM EST
In this highly interactive session, we’ll take the insights heard throughout the meeting and build on them. Attendees will participate in a fast-paced “event storm” that will focus on biotech acceptance among stakeholder groups.
- 12:15 PM EST
- 12:30 PM EST
Gather together to share your closing thoughts on what you've learned through the meeting. This is also an opportunity to inform others about additional agricultural topics or focus areas that would valuable for the group to be aware of.