By Blake Rollins The Poultry Federation
We’re racing toward a paradox that will define the next 100 years: feeding two worlds at once — one bursting with growth, the other aging and shrinking. That’s the future facing agriculture. We must feed billions more in the 21st century, while simultaneously preparing for long-term population decline in the 22nd.
At USDA, former Secretary Sonny Perdue’s motto for the department was “Do Right and Feed Everyone.” With the global population projected to peak at 10.4 billion in 2080, ensuring we have enough food to eat is imperative; however, the question is no longer just about quantity. American agriculture has proven time and time again it can produce enough food to feed our country and the world, but how can American agriculture thrive in a world that’s booming and aging? Read more