Agri-Pulse, Elanco Announce "A Vision For Animal Agriculture" Summit

Washington - Protein is a critically important part of a basic diet but how can the global animal protein sector continue to sustainably feed a growing and increasingly hungry world? That question is at the core of the upcoming forum, Sustainable Solutions for Zero Hunger by 2030: A Vision for Animal Agriculture, scheduled virtually for 12-5 p.m. ET on September 14, 2021.

"According to the United Nations, we just have nine years left to change the course of climate change and ultimately the future of our planet; meanwhile a full 30% of the world's population lacked year-round access to adequate nutrition in 2020. From hunger to obesity, people are getting the wrong nutrition," said Jeff Simmons, president and CEO at Elanco.

"Making a difference on these seemingly conflicting, pressing issues will require unprecedented, transformational change. Animals are uniquely positioned to be a critical solution at the center of both of these issues. This is a pivotal moment for global animal agriculture to convene, collaborate and identify opportunities that can become action plans to bridge the hunger gap, achieve climate goals and unlock a new frontier of value for producers," Simmons added.

"Nutrient-dense animal proteins provide a powerful remedy to address hunger and malnutrition," says Agri-Pulse Editor Sara Wyant. "This will be a great opportunity to discuss how farmers and ranchers are reimagining the way they grow animals to improve environmental performance, reduce and reverse carbon utilization, and build a more inclusive and resilient food supply for those most in need."

Presented in partnership with Elanco and Agri-Pulse, the Forum will bring together producers, processors, policy leaders, and stakeholders, among other players. Confirmed speakers include:

• Agnes Kalibata, United Nations Special Envoy, Food Systems Summit
• Hon. Jewel Bronaugh, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
• Hon. John Boozman, U.S. Senator / Ranking Member, Senate Committee on Agriculture
• Jim Barnhart, USAID, Deputy Director Feed the Future,
• Jeff Simmons, President and CEO, Elanco Animal Health
• Amb. Ertharin Cousin, President and CEO, Food Systems for the Future
• Adebgola T. Adesogan, Ph.D., Director, Feed The Future Innovation Lab for Livestock Systems, University of Florida
• Mike McCloskey, Co-Founder and CEO, Select Milk Producers
• Kim Stackhouse-Lawson, Ph.D., Director of the Sustainable Livestock Systems Collaborative, Colorado State University
• Sara Place, Ph.D., Chief Sustainability Officer, Elanco Animal Health
• Jason Clay, Ph.D., Senior Vice President of Markets and Executive Director of the Markets Institute, World Wildlife Fund

Register today!