CropLife Foundation 2011 Sustainability Tour -
May and June

This January the CropLife Foundation launched the 2011 Sustainability Tour! Featuring Crop Protection Research Institute Director Leonard Gianessi, the Sustainability Tour is the launch of CLF's newest presentation.

This presentation, entitled Sustainability of Modern Farming in the US: The Importance of Herbicides, traces the role of farming through the history of the United States. Beginning in the 1800s and looking to the future, this presentation demonstrates how farming has evolved over the past two centuries. It shows the recent advances that have enabled the U.S. to develop a system of agriculture that will support a burgeoning population in the next century.

The presentation is currently scheduled at universities, conferences, and company offices across the country and throughout the year. If you're wondering what people are saying about the 2011 Sustainability Tour, be sure to check out our 1st testimonial below!

For more information or to schedule a tour stop at your location, please refer to the flyer and info below or e-mail Ashley Williams.

Want to know more about the 2011 Sustainability Tour? Check out the photos & info from stops below:

June 30, 2011
Nufarm
Burr Ridge, IL

On June 30, Leonard Gianessi presented his Talk on the Global Value of Herbicides for Sustainable Crop Production four times at NuFarm's Headquarters in Burr Ridge, Illinois. The presentations were for NuFarm's Management Team, Customer Service Team, Regulatory and Operations Team, and the Finance and Administration team. Leonard was accompanied by Mary Emma Young who presented CLA's pesticide benefit messaging.

Management Team

Customer Service Team

Regulatory and Operations Team

Finance and Administration Team

June 24, 2011
CropLife America
Washington, DC

On June 24, Leonard Gianessi presented his Talk on the Global Value of Herbicides for Sustainable Crop Production at CLA offices in Washington, DC. The audience consisted of CLA staff and invited outsiders from federal agencies and industry groups who enjoyed a breakfast and spirited discussion before and after Leonard's presentation.

Leonard presenting to CLA staff and guests, above and below

Leonard with CLA's Barb Glenn, NAAA's Danna Kelemen, NAAA's Jay Calleja, and Rob Hedberg Director of USDA's Sustainable Ag Research and Education Program (SARE)

May 25, 2011
FMC Corporation
Philadelphia, PA

On May 25, Leonard presented his Talk on the Global Value of Herbicides for Sustainable Crop Production at FMC in Philadelphia, PA. The event was organized by Linda Froelich and John Cummings. Following the presentation, Leonard and John met with FMC staff for a roundtable discussion of how to best communicate the messages about the benefits and risks of pesticides.

Leonard with Linda Froelich and John Cummings

Linda Froelich introducing Leonard

Leonard presenting at FMC

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Remember, if you'd like to schedule a stop on the 2011 Sustainability Tour for your offices or event, you can contact us here for more details.

To view the slideshow presented to Butler University students, click below. Sustainability.Butler

Global Value.Illinois State U