Calvin College January Series 2013 – Remote Live Webcast
By 2050, world population will grow from 7 to 9 billion. Experts suggest agricultural output must double to provide the food, feed, fiber, and fuel to meet increased demand and provide relief to the one billion currently suffering from food insecurity and hunger. Yet analysts suggest we will not be able to bring new land into production , use more water than we do today, or expand the use of fertilizers and pesticides in ways that would not threaten the environment. The paths we take to feed a growing planet and meet the needs of consumer choice are the hot topics in agriculture today. Inevitably, they will involve tradeoffs, risks and compromise. Dr. Dwight Armstrong, CEO of the national FFA organization, will explore the issues that face domestic and global communities as they race against time to create balanced agricultural systems that will feed the world in a nutritious, sustainable way.
This lecture will be broadcast via webcast at the Dogwood Center from 12:30-1:30 p.m.. Admission is free. For those who would like a lunch provided for a donation, please call 231.924.8885 to reserve one at least 24 in advance of the lecture you would like to attend.