Programs

Forums

Timely conversations that make complex food and agriculture issues easier to understand.

Join the conversation. Forums are offered throughout the year.

View Upcoming Forums

Join the conversation. Forums are offered throughout the year.

Program Overview

Making sense of the issues shaping food and agriculture

Farm Foundation Forums bring together experts and perspectives from across food and agriculture to explore timely issues, emerging trends, and the real-world implications behind them.

Primarily offered as webinars, Forums make thoughtful, evidence-informed conversations accessible to audiences wherever they are.

  • Make complex issues understandable

    Turn timely, technical topics into clear, useful conversations.

  • Bring perspectives together

    Hear from experts and leaders across sectors, disciplines, and experiences.

  • Expand access to important conversations

    Create opportunities for more people to learn from discussions shaping food and agriculture.

Why It Matters

Understanding Starts With Better Conversation

Food and agriculture are shaped by fast-moving changes in markets, policy, technology, science, and society. Understanding what those changes mean requires more than headlines.

Farm Foundation Forums create space to hear different perspectives, ask better questions, and connect emerging issues to their practical implications.

  • Complex issues become more useful

    Complex issues become more useful when people can explore them together.

  • Mission Connection

    Forums advance Farm Foundation’s role as an independent, nonpartisan place for learning and informed dialogue—helping more people understand the forces shaping food and agriculture and the perspectives behind them.

Who It's For

Is This Program Right for You?

Forums are designed for anyone who wants credible context, diverse perspectives, and a clearer understanding of important food and agriculture issues.

  • Audience Profile

    • Agriculture and agribusiness leaders
    • Researchers, educators, and students
    • Policymakers and public-sector professionals
    • Producers and industry professionals
    • Anyone interested in food and agriculture

  • Eligibility

    • Forum participation requirements vary by event
    • Registration details are provided for each Forum

  • Ideal Participant

    • Curious about emerging food and agriculture issues
    • Values evidence-informed discussion
    • Wants to hear perspectives beyond their own sector
    • Looks for practical context, not just headlines

Program Impact

Results That Speak For Themselves

Forums extend Farm Foundation’s educational conversations beyond the room, making timely insights and expert perspectives available to a broader audience.

Program Experience

What to Expect

Each Forum focuses on a timely topic and brings together knowledgeable voices to add context, explore different perspectives, and help audiences understand what the issue means for food and agriculture.

Program Timeline

  1. 1
    Throughout the Year

    Explore Upcoming Topics

    Watch for Forums focused on emerging issues and timely questions across food and agriculture.

  2. 2
    Before Each Forum

    Register

    Review the topic and speakers, then reserve your spot.

  3. 3
    Forum Day

    Join the Conversation

    Hear from experts, explore different perspectives, and leave with a clearer understanding of the issue.

Topics & Learning

  • Emerging Issues

  • Policy & Markets

  • Science & Innovation

  • Food & Agriculture Systems

Learning Outcomes

  • Build understanding of timely and complex issues
  • Hear credible perspectives from across sectors
  • Connect trends and decisions to real-world implications
  • Identify questions and ideas worth continuing to explore

Testimonials

Voices of the Community

Hear from participants and speakers about the value of learning through Farm Foundation Forums.

The information the speaker presented was both relevant and important. I truly value what I learned and appreciate the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the topics. While I am a hands-on farmer and may not directly apply all of the information in my day-to-day operations, I found it informative and beneficial in expanding my knowledge and understanding of the broader agricultural landscape.

Anonymous

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who can attend a Forum?

    Participation requirements vary by Forum. Check the individual event page for registration details and any audience-specific information.

  • Are Forums virtual or in person?

    Forums are primarily offered virtually via Zoom, making them accessible to audiences across the country. Select Forums may be held in person.

  • How often are Forums held?

    Forums are offered throughout the year, with topics selected around timely issues, emerging trends, and questions important to food and agriculture.

  • What topics do Forums cover?

    Topics change throughout the year and may include agricultural markets, policy, innovation, production, global issues, research, and other emerging developments across the food and agriculture system.

  • Where can I find upcoming Forums?

    Upcoming Forums are listed on Farm Foundation’s events calendar. Visit the calendar for dates, topics, speakers, and registration information.

Contact

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