High Tech, Next Gen: The Future of Sustainable Agriculture

Planet Forward & FAO North America invite you to a discussion exploring how young farmers are incorporating technology into agriculture.

By Planet Forward

Date and time

Friday, February 25, 2022 · 1 - 2pm EST

Location

To be announced

About this event

The climate is changing, and so are the ways farmers grow and improve agriculture. Planet Forward and FAO North America host a panel discussion about the next generation of farmers and how ag is changing. We'll explore include how youth are getting involved, and how we can ensure they have a “seat at the table” when it comes to the future of agriculture, plus we’ll learn how farmers around the world use technology to improve crop yield and food security.

Speakers:

Mustapha Diyaol-Haqq, Okuafo Foundation
Bev Flatt, farmer and global agricultural communicator
Alina Gerke, FAO and World Food Forum

Organized by

Planet Forward

Effective environmental and science communication is needed now more than ever.

Planet Forward, a project of George Washington University's School of Media and Public Affairs, teaches, celebrates, and rewards environmental storytelling by college students. It is the premier engagement tool for GW’s many sustainability initiatives.

Engaging a diverse audience of college students from across the country, Planet Forward uses storytelling, media, and educational events to tell the stories of invention and innovation that can move the planet forward.

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