Institute of Politics

With climate change, energy security, land and water use, and healthy food access among growing concerns for many Americans, what role can federal policy play in influencing America's food and energy future? How can public-private partnerships help to address these challenges? Join us for a discussion with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack on the policy challenges of advancing research and innovation in order to ensure that farmers can meet the need for food, feed, fiber, and renewable energy in a sustainable way.