The goals of the Annual Trends in Agriculture Fall Symposium series, sponsored jointly by Beltsville Area (BA) Agricultural Research Service of the USDA and the University of Maryland (UMD) are i) to provide a forum for discussions of current and future trends in agriculture, and how trends may impact scientific research, agriculture, the environment, and society and ii) to foster collaboration between UMD and BA. The Symposium will host internationally recognized speakers and bring together regional scientists, students, policy makers, and other interested parties for an exciting look at current and emerging issues in agriculture. The symposium this year will also include presentations from the grants office of the University of Maryland with an emphasis on developing joint proposals.

Overview of ARS research on climate change

Dr. Charles Walthall
National Program Leader for the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Climate Change, Soils and Air Quality Research Program

Adapting to climate change for natural resources, food and fiber

Dr. Donald Boesch - Home Page

President of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science

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Biogoechemistry and Mitigation

Dr. Dennis Timlin
Research Soil Scientist
Crop Systems & Global Change Laboratory
Beltsville Agricultural Research Center

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Production Systems and Modeling

Dr. James Bunce
Crop Systems and Global Change Laboratory
Beltsville Agricultural Research Center

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• Beltsville Area, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture
  
  
• The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, UMD (Dean Dr. Cheng-I Wei)
  
  
• Friends of Agriculture Beltsville (Pres. James D. Anderson)
  
  
• TEDCO, Technology Development Corporation
  
  

In any formal program or handout pertaining to this event, we would appreciate a note that indicates the event was supported in part by FAR-B. This notation helps FAR-B maintain its tax-exempt status. A copy should be sent to FAR-B; PO Box 1061; Beltsville, MD 20704. If the event consists of a reception or lunch, either an announcement or a poster should indicate participation by FAR-B.