2016 Water for Food Conference Day 2 Industry Panel

Those who work in the business of agricultural production will discuss their perspectives on the role of private industry in partnering with producers, agencies and non-profits to increase water and food security. The panel will provide an interesting opportunity for a wide ranging discussion of public-private partnerships at different points along the ‘farm to fork’ spectrum. Moderator: Ronnie D. Green, Chancellor-elect, University of Nebraska–Lincoln Panelists: Randy Barker, Managing Director, FarmLink; Kansas City, Missouri Anil B. Jain, Managing Director, Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd.; Jalgaon, India E. Robert Meaney, former Chairman International, Valmont Industries, Inc., Riverside, Connecticut Chris Tingle, Head, Enogen Commercial Operations, Syngenta; Minnetonka, Minnesota Michael W. Willer, Vice President, Research and Development; North America, Ecolab; St. Paul, Minnesota