4th Annual BA-UMD Fall Symposium
Trends in Agriculture
Organic Agriculture:
Food, health and Ecosystems
Thursday, November 13, 2014
National Agricultural Library
Abraham Lincoln Building
10301 Baltimore Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705-2351
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Early registration is encouraged as walk ins will not be guaranteed a lunch
The goals of the Annual Trends in Agriculture Fall Symposium series, sponsored jointly by Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, Agricultural Research Service of the USDA and the University of Maryland (UMD) are:
- Provide a forum for discussions of current and future trends in agriculture, and how trends may impact scientific research, agriculture, the environment, and society
- Foster collaboration between UMD and ARS
Speakers
Key Note Speaker
Dr. Kathleen Merrigan
USDA Deputy Secretary of Agriculture (2009-2013). Executive Director of the Sustainability Institute, George Washington University
A farmer's perspective of the organic industry and research needs across the US
Klaas Martens
Owner-operator of Lakeview Organic Grain in Penn Yan NY where he and his wife have been faring organically since 1993
Organic Research Funding OpportunitiesDr. Mathieu Ngouajio
National program leader for organic agriculture programs working with organic programs in the Institute of Food Production and Sustainability's Division of Plant Production at the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Short Biography
Committee Members: | ||
| Harry Schomberg Ph.D. ARS Co-chair Adel Shirmohammadi Ph.D. UMD Co-chair Cerruti Hooks Ph.D. UMD Guihua Chen Ph.D. UMD Jim Poulos J.D. ARS Jude Maul Ph.D. ARS | Michael Pappas MA, J.D. UMB Michel Cavigelli Ph.D. ARS R. Lawson Ph.D. retired ARS Stepanie Yarwood Ph.D. UMD Steven Mirsky Ph.D. ARS | |
Web Master: Jim Plaskowitz ARS Flyer and Program Designer: Jody Shuart ARS Logistics/Support Services: Kim Garner, ARS; Teresa Simmons, UMD | ||
Sponsors
- Northeast Area, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture
- The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, UMD (Dean Dr. Cheng-I Wei)
- Division of Research, UMD (Vice President for Research, Dr. Patrick O'Shea)
- Friends of Agriculture Beltsville (Pres. James D. Anderson)
- TEDCO, Technology Development Corporation
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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.
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