USDA "Casting" for Answers for Sustainable Ag - Invites US to Join in the Fray

Sustaining Animal Agriculture: Balancing Bioethical, Economic, and Social Issues

Where:Jefferson Auditorium
South Agriculture Building
1400 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20250-3700



When:
June 08, 2010 at noon
-to-
June 10, 2010 at 3:00 PM


The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST), in cooperation with the USDA, is hosting a symposium of more than 30 speakers and panelists to address the impacts of regulations on food-animal agriculture at all levels and analyze the intended and unintended consequences of those regulations. This free symposium will be held in Washington, D.C., June 8-10, 2010. Don't miss out on this opportunity to hear the critical issues and get involved!

Symposium speakers and panelists will focus on several critical issues, including
Integration of Competing Concepts Surrounding the Ethical Use of Food Animals
Bioethical and Animal Welfare Issues
Long-term Survival and Food Security
Analysis of Certification and Regulatory Programs
Societal and Global Impacts
Consequences of Decisions by Consumers and Government Decision Makers
The symposium is free, but seating is limited and registration is highly recommended. Even if you are only able to attend part of the symposium, we encourage pre-registration for your convenience to get through the security and registration process as quickly as possible. On-site registration will also be available.

Click on the Register Now! link below to view the event homepage where you can pre-register and get a detailed agenda including speakers, dates, and times of each topic.

Register Now!

If you should have any questions about the event, sponsorship, or registration, please contact CAST at msly@cast-science.org or (515) 292-2125.

Thank you for your attention and response. We look forward to seeing you at this event.

Sincerely,
Council for Agricultural Science and Technology
msly@cast-science.org
515 292 2125