Presenters: Colby Hough, Ellie Feaga, and Makenzie Hereth, Students in the Agricultural Academy with Howard County Public Schools
Feeding the World in 2050
With an expected world population of 10 billion by the year 2050, agriculturists are working to advance their practices and technologies. From reducing food waste, to enhancing vertical farming, to using drones to save plants in distress, agricultural technology is changing rapidly around us. Farmers are making great adjustments to be able to feed larger masses of people. Through science and technology, we can feed world.
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