Friday, 18 May 2007: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
207 (Pfahler Hall)
Perspectives on Chemical Use in Sustainable Agriculture
Concepts on sustainability have become increasingly important in societal goals for agriculture, chemical production and energy use. This session will provide an array of perspectives on chemical use in sustainable agriculture. Speakers will share their interpretation of the definition and principles that affect the evolving practices of sustainable agriculture.
Sponsor: DuPont Crop Protection Chemicals
Organizers:Alethia M. Brown
Aldos C. Barefoot
Presiders:Aldos C. Barefoot
Alethia M. Brown
9:00 AM Welcoming Remarks
9:10 AM442What is Sustainable Agriculture?
Burleson Smith
9:40 AM443Use of Chemicals in Sustainable and Organic Agriculture: Philosophy and Practice
Mary Barbercheck
10:10 AM Break
10:30 AM444Considerations for Use of Pesticides in Sustainable Farming
Steve Groff
11:00 AM445Role of Chemical Pesticides in Sustaining Crop Protection
Leonard Gianessi
11:30 AM Concluding Remarks

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