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Section Symposium

Plant-Insect Ecosystems

Science Policy

Advocating Responsible Crop Protection to Influence Policy and Gain Public Engagement

Sunday, November 5, 2023
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
Location: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Chesapeake E-F

In-Person

    Organizer(s)

  • Boris Castro

    Global Technical Education Leader
    Discovery and Development, Crop Protection R&D
    Corteva Agriscience
    Carmel, Indiana

  • Luis Gomez

    Global Biology Program Leader
    Integrated Field Sciences
    Corteva Agriscience
    Carmel, Indiana

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    Amanda Jacobson

    Scientist
    Research & Development
    Corteva Agriscience
    Indianapolis, Indiana

The 2023 Larry Larson Symposium brings together experts from academia, government, and industry with experience in policy, public engagement, science communication, advocacy, and environmental research. We will discuss policy and engagement for sustainable and responsible crop protection solutions which have important value and benefits for producers, consumers and the environment.

Presentations:

  • 8:00 AM – 8:15 AM ET
    Introductory remarks

    Presenting Author: Amanda Jacobson – Corteva Agriscience

  • 8:15 AM – 8:35 AM ET
    It's the message, stupid: Effective communication in the policy realm

    Presenting Author: Sonny Ramaswamy – Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

  • 8:35 AM – 8:55 AM ET
    Influence 101: The academic and ESA perspective on engaging policymakers and the public about crop protection

    Presenting Author: Robert Peterson – Montana State University

  • 8:55 AM – 9:15 AM ET
    Communicating to update pesticide mindsets

    Presenting Author: Rayda K. Krell (she/her/hers) – Corteva Agriscience

  • 9:15 AM – 9:35 AM ET
    Bayer's commitments to transparency: Opening our science to build public trust

    Presenting Author: Meng Wang (she/her/hers) – Bayer Crop Science

  • 9:35 AM – 9:45 AM ET
    Break
  • 9:45 AM – 10:05 AM ET
    The IR-4 Project: Sixty years of supporting food safety and food security

    Presenting Author: John C. Wise – Michigan State University

    Co-Author: Jerry Baron – The IR-4 Project

  • 10:05 AM – 10:25 AM ET
    Pesticides recommended use patterns and impact on food trade standards and their global harmonization

    Presenting Author: Manojit Basu – CropLife America

    Co-Author: Carmen Tiu – Corteva Agriscience

  • 10:25 AM – 10:45 AM ET
    Beyond the requirements: A multi-disciplinary approach to advancing pesticide risk assessment for pollinators

    Presenting Author: Ana R. Cabrera (she/her/hers) – Bayer Crop Science

  • 10:45 AM – 11:05 AM ET
    Policy opportunities in environmental compliance

    Presenting Author: Robyn Rose – USDA

  • 11:05 AM – 11:25 AM ET
    Role of pesticides in addressing food insecurity

    Presenting Author: Manojit Basu – CropLife America

  • 11:25 AM – 11:55 AM ET
    Panel discussion
  • 11:55 AM – 12:00 PM ET
    Closing remarks

    Presenting Author: Amanda Jacobson – Corteva Agriscience