Exploring the Common Challenges of U.S. and International Farmers
Date and time
Location
Des Moines Marriott Downtown-Davenport & Dubuque Rooms
700 Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50309Description
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.