The Science of Agriculture brought together more than 115 attendees from academia, industry, and government for an engaging event focused on how federally funded university research drives agricultural innovation that supports the nation’s farming ecosystem and helps sustain America’s economy.
The event featured a distinguished group of bipartisan speakers, including:
- U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary of Research, Education, and Economics Dr. Lauren Stump
- House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA-15)
- Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Rep. Jim Baird (R-IN-04)
- Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA-21)
- Rep. Tracey Mann (R-KS-01)
U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary of Research, Education, and Economics Dr. Lauren Stump highlights the Administration’s priorities.
Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA-15) discusses the state of American agriculture from his perspective as Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture.
Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Rep. Jim Baird (R-IN-04) at the Science of Agriculture.
Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA-21) shared his perspective on agriculture, drawing on his experience representing a state that produces most of the nation’s agricultural products.
Rep. Tracey Mann (R-KS-01) addresses attendees at the Science of Agriculture.
The event also welcomed appearances by Rep. Young Kim (R-CA-40) and Rep. Herb Conaway (D-NJ-03).
Five TSC member institutions from across the country — including University of California, Riverside, Pennsylvania State University, The Ohio State University, University of Pennsylvania, and Washington State University — showcased cutting-edge research that helps develop more resilient crops and heathier livestock.
U.S. universities provide fertile ground for future agricultural breakthroughs and transformative innovations in food security, crop science, and livestock health. Robust and sustained federal funding for basic agricultural research yields a more competitive and prosperous America.