Land O'Lakes President and CEO Chris Policinski will join other thought leaders and executives in a roundtable discussion focused on how the private sector, government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are partnering to feed a growing global population. As the leader of one of the largest agriculture cooperatives in the world, Policinski will share how the technology-driven innovations Land O'Lakes provides to farmers are helping to increase productivity and sustainability, while providing the tools and resources necessary to inspire the next generation of farmers.
WHO: | Chris Policinski, Land O'Lakes President and CEO |
WHAT: | Leadership Roundtable |
The George Washington University's Feeding the Planet Summit | |
Link to Schedule: http://food.planetforward.org/content/feeding-planet-summit-schedule | |
WHEN: | 2:05 p.m. - 3:10 p.m. EST |
Wednesday, October 30, 2013 | |
WHERE: | The George Washington University |
Jack Morton Auditorium | |
805 21st Street, NW | |
Washington, D.C. 20052 | |
Livestream registration: http://food.planetforward.org/content/livestream | |
EDITOR'S NOTE: | High resolution photos, video, graphic elements, key numbers and additional information will be available for download during the event at www.planetforward.landolakesinc.com. |
Land O'Lakes, Inc., one of America's premier agribusiness and food companies, is a member-owned cooperative with industry-leading operations that span the spectrum from farm production to consumer foods. With 2012 annual sales of more than $14 billion, Land O'Lakes is one of the nation's largest cooperatives, ranking in size at #194 on the Fortune 500. Building on a legacy of more than 92 years of operation, Land O'Lakes today operates some of the most respected brands in agribusiness and food production including LAND O LAKES® Dairy Products, Purina Animal Nutrition and WinField. The company does business in all 50 states and more than 60 countries. The Land O'Lakes International Development division is one of the major agricultural outreach and food aid programs in the world. Since 1981, this division has helped generate economic growth and improve the quality of life for millions of people through more than 275 projects in 76 developing nations. Land O'Lakes, Inc. corporate headquarters are located in Arden Hills, MN.
CONTACT: Larry Meadows, Land O'Lakes, Inc., 425-466-0863
/PRNewswire -- Oct. 29, 2013 -- ARDEN HILLS, Minn./
SOURCE Land O'Lakes, Inc.
