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(Washington, D.C., January 11, 2021) – The U.S. Department
of Agriculture (USDA) announces details of the 97th annual Agricultural Outlook Forum,
which will be held virtually on February 18-19, 2021.
The
2021 Forum, themed “Building on Innovation: A Pathway to Resilience,” will
focus on the central role science and innovation have played in helping the
agricultural sector overcome challenges and build resilience during the
COVID-19 pandemic.
The
Forum’s program (PDF,
187 KB) will begin with a presentation by USDA’s new Chief Economist, Dr.
Seth Meyer, on the Department’s outlook for U.S. commodity markets and
trade for 2021 and the U.S. farm income situation. A keynote address by the
incoming Agriculture Secretary, presentations by Congressional leaders, and
a session on genetic literacy are also scheduled for the morning on the
first day of the Forum.
In
addition, the program will cover five key areas:
· Supply Chain Resilience
· Commodity Market
Outlooks
· Food Price and Farm
Income Outlooks
· U.S. Trade and the
Global Market Place
· Managing Risk and
Ensuring Sustainability
· Innovation, Technology,
and Productivity
The
2021 Forum is expected to bring together more than 3,000 participants from
the U.S. and around the world, including producers, processors,
policymakers, government officials, and nongovernmental organizations. The
Forum’s program includes more than 30 sessions and 100 expert speakers.
Registration
for the Forum is free but required to attend the Forum sessions. To
register, visit the 2021 Agricultural Outlook Forum
website.
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