Webinar: Feeding Fewer: How Demographic Shifts are Reshaping Global Food Demand and How U.S. Agriculture Can Prepare

Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Time: 2:00 PM (CST)  

Speaker: Todd Thurman brings a quarter century of hands-on international agriculture expertise to the stage, delivering powerful insights that help audiences navigate the future of global food and agriculture. As a 25-year veteran of the global pork industry and founder of Swine Insights International, Todd combines deep technical knowledge with real-world experience spanning more than 17 countries across five continents. Drawing from his extensive field work, including two years living in Russia and 13 years working throughout China, Todd delivers compelling presentations, transforming complex challenges into clear, actionable strategies. His unique global perspective and engaging speaking style make him a sought-after voice on crucial topics.

Webinar Description: 
What happens when the fundamental drivers of global food demand, population growth, economic development and globalization, reverse course?

Drawing from extensive international experience and years of demographic analysis and demand modeling, Todd Thurman reveals why agriculture's "normal" is not normal and about to change dramatically.

The agricultural industry has built infrastructure, supply chains, and business models around assumptions that are rapidly becoming obsolete.  The industry is largely unaware of this issue and clings to outdated narratives about feeding the world.

The faster we recognize the issues and begin an industry dialogue about solutions, the quicker we can begin making the necessary changes

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For more information, contact Zach Brummer, Iowa Farm Bureau, Farmer Education Program Manager (zbrummer@ifbf.org).