Past Events
December 3, 2007 “Animal Agriculture in a Changing Environment”
FEATURING:
Dr. John Deen and
Dr. Jeff Bender, College of Veterinary Medicine
Facilitated by: Dr. Pat Redig, College of Veterinary Medicine
The agricultural challenges of the 21st century include tension between intensive versus extensive farming,
the high demand for food and fuel, and scarce water resources for a growing population. Add to that the consumption
of limited natural resources and the need to manage infectious diseases exchanged between domestic animals, wildlife
and humans—all in the midst of a changing environment. Together, these factors have a dramatic impact on wildlife,
animal agriculture systems and human health. This Environment Roundtable focuses on the complexities of animal
agriculture in terms of managing emerging and infectious diseases.
Watch the December Roundtable
November 12, 2007 “Biofuels and Environmental Quality”
Featuring:
Mark David,
University of Illinois
Gyles Randall, Southern Research and Outreach Center
Nick Jordan; Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics
What are the expected impacts of non-cellulosic and cellulosic ethanol production on environmental quality?
Within the next decade, President Bush aims to replace 20 percent of our nation’s annual gas consumption (35 billion
gallons) with renewable fuels such as ethanol. To date, there’s no simple or perfect solution. Non-cellulosic ethanol
production requires a huge amount of corn—1.8 billion bushels in 2006 alone. And scientists are still researching ways
to make cellulosic ethanol production both effcient and economical. The Environment Roundtable experts share their
perspectives on this complex and timely topic.
Watch the Roundtable Discussion
October 1, 2007 “Saving the Planet...One Campus at a Time”
Featuring:
Jacqueline Johnson, Chancellor of University of Minnesota, Morris
Thomas Fisher, Dean of the College of Design
Did you know that the University of Minnesota Morris gets more than 50 percent of its campus electricity from wind
power? Did you know that the Twin Cities campus recycles nearly 60 percent of its waste? “Campus Sustainability” is a
hot topic among universities and colleges across the country, and higher education institutions are wrestling with
how to demonstrate leadership in practice as well as in principle. Come hear two experts discuss the role academia
should play and what challenges exist, and share your ideas for how to “green” our own campus.
Watch the Roundtable discussion:
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