Background: The House of Representatives recently passed the Global Food Security Act, a bill crucial to the continuation of the important Feed the Future Innovation Lab research at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS). Congressman Ted Yoho’s district includes the University of Florida, and he is a supporter of this legislation and other USAID-supported research at public land-grant institutions. This panel will provide a greater understanding of how that research affects his district and U.S. efforts to promote nutrition, food security and partnerships with farmers abroad.
What: A panel discussion to highlight the important contributions being made by the University of Florida to the fight against global food insecurity and malnutrition.
Where: UF Animal Sciences Horse Teaching Unit; 1934 SW 63rd Ave. From main campus, head south on SW 13th St., and turn right onto SW 63rd Avenue. The HTU is located about 0.4 miles down the road on the right. Parking is ample.
When: May 2, 2016, 1:30 pm-3 pm
Panel Participants:
Dr. Sherry Larkin, Assistant Dean for Research, UF/IFAS (moderator)
Dr. Gbola Adesogan – Director Livestock Systems Innovation Lab
Dr. Kevin Folta – UF Horticultural Sciences
Dr. Jim Anderson—UF Institute for Sustainable Food Systems
Dr. Walter Bowen—UF IFAS Global
Rep. Ted Yoho—Florida’s 3rd Congressional District
Katy Button – Gates Foundation
Lucy Sullivan – 1,000 Days organization
Saharah Moon Chapotin – USAID
For more information, contact Jeanna Mastrodicasa at 352-392-1971 or jmastro@ufl.edu.
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By: Beverly James, 352-273-3566, beverlymjames@ufl.edu
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