A U.S. Policy Roadmap: The Intersection of Food and Technology

A U.S. Policy Roadmap: The Intersection of Food + Tech.

Moderated by Chloe Sorvino (Forbes) and Danielle Nierenberg (Food Tank).

Presented by Food Tank and the ReFresh Working Group

Monday Feb 1: Empowering Consumers Through Transparency

Panelists: Dana Gunders, ReFED; Mark Kaplan, (en)visible; Matt Wadiak, Cooks Venture; Rick Whitted, Feeding Children Everywhere, Dana Gunders, ReFed, and more to be announced soon!

Tuesday Feb 2: The Power of Connectivity: Broadband Expansion in Rural Communities

Panelists: Michelle Miller, UW-Madison Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems; Leanna Mulvihill, Farm Generations Coop; and Kim Olson, Retired US air force, Democratic nominee for Texas Agriculture Commissioner; and Ankita Raturi, Purdue University.

Wednesday Feb 3: Protection and Accessibility: Ensuring the Fair Use of Data in the Food System.

Panelists: Kacey Hanson, Dell Medical School; Ali Lange, Google; Matthew Lange, IC-Foods; and Robyn O’Brien, rePlant Capital.

Thursday Feb 4: Reducing Inequities Through a Digitally Skilled Workforce

Panelists: Kevin Krueger, Facebook; Jose Oliva, HEAL Food Alliance; Dr. Sekou Siby, ROC United; Nezahualcoyotl Xiuhtecutli, Farmworkers Association of Florida, and more to be announced soon!

Friday Feb 5: Strengthening Supply Chains to Build Trust and Improve Food Security

Panelists: Tatiana Garcia Granados, Common Market; Chris Roper, Chris Roper Services; Karen Washington, Rise and Root Farm; Amy Wu, Farms to Incubators, and more to be announced soon!

And download the latest policy platform here:

https://foodtank.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Refresh-Food-Tech-Policy_2020.pdf