Exploring the Common Challenges of U.S. and International Farmers

Exploring the Common Challenges of U.S. and International Farmers

By Alliance to End Hunger and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

Date and time

Thursday, October 13, 2016 · 7 - 8:30am CDT

Location

Des Moines Marriott Downtown-Davenport & Dubuque Rooms

700 Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50309

Description

This breakfast panel, organized by the Alliance to End Hunger, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO), will bring together leaders, farmers, practitioners from government, multilateral organizations, non-profit organizations and the private sector to explore common challenges faced by farmers in the U.S. and those in developing countries. Themes that will be discussed include legacy challenges (such as age and gender), weather/climate, market access, and technology. Participation by attendees is encouraged and opportunities for collaboration will be discussed. Breakfast will be provided.

Speakers

Ambassador Tony Hall, Executive Director Emeritus, Alliance to End Hunger

Barbara Ekwall, Senior Liaison Officer, FAO

Marv Baldwin, President & CEO, Foods Resource Bank

Jon Halverson, Vice President, Land O'Lakes International Development

Ellie Grossnickle, Maryland Dairy Farmer and State FFA President

Martha Hirpa, Managing Senior Director, Heifer International

Dr. Donna Vincent Roa, Chief of Party, USAID’s Securing Water for Food Technical Assistance Facility


Please contact Danielle Haddy (dhaddy@alliancetoendhunger.org) with any questions.

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