Resilience and Security: Building the Capacity to Thrive in a Changing World

Description

Session 3 of The Future of American Agriculture, a public leadership dialogue series from the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST).

The strength of American agriculture ultimately depends on the resilience and competitiveness of its producers and the systems that support them. Markets, supply chains, technology, infrastructure, labor and natural resources all play a role in determining agriculture's ability to withstand disruption, adapt to change and remain economically competitive. Producers today face pressures ranging from market volatility and workforce challenges to geopolitical uncertainty and increasing global competition. The resilience of agriculture is closely linked to the resilience of the broader food system. This discussion will explore the capabilities producers and agricultural systems will need to remain competitive, adaptable and secure in the decades ahead.

Featuring: Duane Simpson, National Council of Farmer Cooperatives; Jeremy Jack, Silent Shade Planting Company; and Michaela McGinn, United Soybean Board
Host: Chris Boomsma, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, CAST

Guiding question: What capabilities are needed to help producers remain competitive and ensure American agriculture remains resilient and secure in the decades ahead?