The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology
2023 Borlaug CAST Communication Award Presentation
Featuring Dr. Alison Bentley Speaking on
Speaking up for speaking out: the fight for food security and gender equality
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
7:00 AM to 8:45 AM CDT
World Food Prize at the Iowa Events Center, Des Moines, Iowa
AGENDA:
Opening Remarks
Award Presentation
Keynote Address
Speaking up for speaking out: the fight for food security and gender equality ~ Dr. Alison Bentley
Concluding Remarks
~ Chris Boomsma CAST CEO
About the Award: The Borlaug CAST Communication Award (BCCA) is presented annually for outstanding achievement by a scientist, engineer, technologist, or other professional working in the agricultural, environmental, or food sectors for contributing to the advancement of science in the public policy arena. Primary consideration will be given to candidates who are actively engaged in promoting agriculture through research, teaching, extension, or mass communication; who have made significant contributions to their discipline or field; and who demonstrate a passionate interest in communicating the importance of agriculture to policymakers, the news media, and the public.