USAID Seminar to Discuss Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture Practices

WASHINGTON, July 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Agency for International Development will continue its series of weekly seminars at the National Press Club. Tomorrow, USAID will hold its second seminar, entitled "A Greener Revolution: Improving Productivity and Increasing Food Security by Enhancing Ecosystem Services."

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For decades, agricultural scientists and fisheries experts have been working with communities to minimize environmental impacts and develop practices that increase productivity and sustainability over the long term. This seminar addresses the challenges of feeding a growing global population while maintaining the natural resource base upon which food production ultimately depends upon. The forum will feature agriculture and environment programming experts and will include their ideas for scaling up innovative approaches to meet the food security challenge.

Tomorrow's speakers will include:

Moderator: Chris Kosnik, Leader, Land Resources Management Team, USAID

Sara Scherr, President, Ecoagriculture Partners

James L. Anderson, Fisheries & Aquaculture Adviser, Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD), The World Bank

Joyce Turk, Animal Scientist, Bureau for Food Security, USAID  

USAID's upcoming seminars will continue to explore a range of development topics, innovative approaches, and diverse experiences among USAID and the development community. More detailed information - including confirmed speakers and panelists - can be accessed online at: http://www.usaid.gov/km/seminars/.

WHAT:  USAID Seminar to Discuss Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture Practices

WHEN:  Wednesday, July 13

TIME:  9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

WHERE:  National Press Club
529 14th St. NW
13th Floor, Holeman Lounge
Washington, D.C. 20045

WHO:  USAID Senior Officials and Development Experts

Members of the press interested in covering the seminar should contact Brett Welcher at [email protected] or 202-712-5327.  

For more information about USAID and its programs, please visit www.usaid.gov

Press Contact: USAID Press Office

Telephone: +1.202.712.4320

Email: [email protected]

The American people, through the U.S. Agency for International Development, have provided economic and humanitarian assistance worldwide for nearly 50 years.

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