"Milestone" wheat gene map could help food security and allergies
Food allergies are becoming more and more common place among people throughout the world, however breakthroughs in science may have found a solution to this problem. Recently scientist have mapped the genome of a strain of wheat and believe that they may be able to remove the gene responsible for causing food allergies. Read more about this discovery in the […]
Read MoreNourishing the World: The Future of Food & Agriculture
Cargill is one of the leading agricultural industries throughout the United States and the world. Check out these remarks from Dave MacLennan, CEO about the future of food and agriculture.
Read MoreComputational modeling may soon help researchers predict, and prevent, food insecurity
Computers, modeling and food security? Often times we think of technology and agriculture as being two very separate entities, however researchers at Virginia Tech have discovered a way to link the two by using computational modeling to help predict and prevent issues related to food insecurity. Imagine a world where scientists use computers to predict the impact of climate change […]
Read MoreCan the Ocean Feed a Growing World?
Growing population trends in the United States and throughout the world have brought about an increased renewal for a push towards food security and the rediscovery of the sea as a food frontier. National Geographic explores the sea as a viable option for food production in an effort to feed our growing world. IF CURRENT POPULATION trends continue, experts estimate the […]
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Food Safety
Overview Food Safety/Quality Assurance Managers abide by regulatory authority compliance for food companies products. They do so by implementing policies, strategies, and methodology testing. What responsibilities will I have? Responsible for the quality control aspects of raw materials and finished products Prepares reports on each test preformed for measuring quality, quantity and composition Computes formulas, percentages or production specific factors using […]
Read MoreView AllFood Systems
Overview The food system includes all those activities involving the production, processing, transport and consumption of food. The food system includes the governance and economics of food production, its sustainability, the degree to which we waste food, and how food production affects the natural environment. We include issues of how food affects health and well-being, including nutrition, obesity and food safety. A particularly […]
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Sarah Schellpeper
Sarah Schellpeper grew up in suburbs and cities. Yet, her family’s roots date back to homesteading in Nebraska in the late 1880’s, a farm her parents still own and operate today. In her youth she watched her parents work in the animal protein manufacturing and the animal pharmaceutical industries. Watching and working in this diverse environment has offered a holistic […]
Read MoreView AllOlga Bolden-Tiller
Dr. Olga U. Bolden-Tiller serves as the Head of the Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (DAES) at Tuskegee University (TU). She holds a BS degree in Agricultural Sciences (Animal Sciences) from Fort Valley State University (1997) and a PhD degree in Animal Sciences (Reproductive Biology) from the University of Missouri-Columbia where she matriculated as an USDA-National Needs Fellow. Following […]
Read MoreView AllEnrique Michel
Enrique Michel has been at PepsiCo for 10 years where he has led the technical development, commercialization, and global collaboration of projects such as Lay’s Design Transformation and Ruffles Deep Ridged, a product delivering $300+ million in revenues for PepsiCo across 23 countries. One of his most exciting experiences was to serve as the Lay’s technical brand manager in the […]
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American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture
The mission of the Ag Foundation is building awareness, understanding, and a positive public perception of agriculture through education. The Ag Foundation creates resources for educators and volunteers that help learners of all ages understand where their food comes from and who grows it. With most consumers three to four generations removed from the farm, it is critical that we […]
Read MoreView AllTuskegee University
Tuskegee University (TU) is a national, independent, and state-related institution of higher learning that is located in the state of Alabama. The institution was founded in 1881 by Booker T. Washington. Instruction, research and service define TU as a land-grant institution that embraces a wide spectrum of liberal arts, scientific, and technical and professional programs. The results we seek are […]
Read MoreView AllNationwide
Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the U.S. and is rated A+ by both A.M. Best and Standard & Poor’s. The company provides a full range of insurance and financial services, including auto, commercial, homeowners, farm and life insurance; public and private sector […]
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