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Foster Our Future 2020

Name: Foster Our Future 2020
Start: February 5, 2020T1:00 pmMT
End: February 5, 2020TMT
Location: Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center

February 5, 2020

1:00 pm - MT
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC

Signature Event

We hosted Foster Our Future – cultivate.discover.grow. in Washington, DC, on February 5, 2020. This exciting food and agriculture event:

Demonstrated game-changing research technology and innovation
Brought scientific breakthroughs to life through interactive exhibits and inspiring discussions
Celebrated the impact food and agriculture has on consumers and producers
Showcased research talent
Highlighted the importance of continued research investment

Participants discovered how research and science is changing the food and agriculture landscape. They wandered through exhibits, heard from leading experts and interacted with the next generation of food and agriculture scientists.