Future of Farming and Food Systems

There is no denying the environmental impact of agriculture and the terrifying reality of food scarcity as a result of climate change. We know that climate change will affect all four dimensions of food security: food availability, food accessibility, food utilization and food systems stability, and disproportionately impact vulnerable populations acting as a threat multiplier for hungry and undernourished people. With the future of food at risk, we must start to reimagine the ways we grow, harvest and deliver our food sources in addition to creating a progressive vision for the future of our food system that requires a culture of collaboration from all sectors. In this panel, we’ll hear from foundation leaders on how philanthropy can support agricultural transformation and help pave the road to a more sustainable food system.
SPEAKERS
Ruth Richardson
Executive Director, Global Alliance for the Future of Food
Julie Reynes
COO, Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research
MODERATOR
Sara Farley
Managing Director, Integrated Operations, Food Initiative, The Rockefeller Foundation