AGNR Global Challenges Summit

Building Healthy Food Systems

September 12, 2018

This October 4, you're invited to the college's major summit focused on issues related to domestic and international food safety and security. We are thrilled to feature Dr. Gebisa Ejeta, 2009 World Food Prize winner as our keynote speaker. Come participate in our first-ever AGNR Cornerstone Event, a nod to our history as the University's founding institution. Hear from experts on family and food, combating food insecurity, water for food and agriculture and much more.  Please join the college of AGNR for a celebration and examination of research in food and nutritional safety and security. This day-long event will provide opportunities to build partnerships and foster innovation. Speakers, presenters, and contributors from across the university and other prominent institutions will be featured. Per the college's strategic initiatives, this inaugural AGNR Cornerstone Event will highlight and enhance collaborative efforts to feed a rapidly growing global population and ensure equitable access to healthy food for all. Register today via this link - https://go.umd.edu/agnr18conference