Journal of Food Processing & Technology

The crossroads of sustainability and technology

11^th Global Summit on Food & Beverages

September 22-24, 2016 Las Vegas, USA

Randy Krotz

U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance,USA

Keynote: J Food Process Technol

Abstract:

Advancements in technology and the unbridled success of the Internet continue to reach us in ways we never thought imaginable. From improvements in classrooms and hospitals to efficiencies in public transportation and payment transactions, the countless benefits of the World Wide Web are present in nearly every facet of our lives. So what�??s left? The next frontier for smart technology can be found in a somewhat unexpected place�??on the American farm. New technologies continue to improve sustainable practices and how we get food from the farm to the consumer. Advancements in agricultural technology are making it possible for farmers and ranchers to meet many new sustainable goals that weren�??t possible not-so-long ago, including using less water, minimizing the use of pesticides, and countless others.

Biography :

Randy Krotz serves as CEO of the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance® (USFRA®), a consumer focused agriculture movement consisting of more than 90 farmer and rancher led organizations and industry partners engaged in dialogue about growing and raising food. With nearly 25 years of experience in food, health care, agriculture and biotechnology, Randy has worked for and/or represented many food and agribusiness companies and associations including FMC Corporation, National Corn Growers Association, Grocery Manufacturers Association, BASF, Proctor & Gamble, Syngenta, DuPont Pioneer, Pepsi Nutrition and Monsanto.

Email: rpkrotz@gmail.com