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1 September 17, 2015 Presenter: Jack A. Bobo Senior Vice President – Intrexon Formerly Senior Advisor for Agricultural Policy – US Department of State Moderator: James M. Rippe, MD – Leading cardiologist, Founder and Director, Rippe Lifestyle Institute Approved for 1 CPE (Level 2) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. NUTRI-BITES ® Webinar Series Towards a Sustainable Food Supply: Myths and Realities Original recording of the September 17, 2015 webinar and PDF download of presentation available at: www.ConAgraFoodsScienceInstitute.com

2 Based on this webinar the participant should be able to:  Outline global challenges that impact sustainable food production  Identify global trends in food trade and consumer behavior that impact policy choices  Describe tradeoffs between locally sustainable and globally sustainable food production  Illustrate cognitive behaviors that impact consumer choices in food NUTRI-BITES ® Webinar Series Towards a Sustainable Food Supply: Myths and Realities

3 650,000 deaths/year Jack A. Bobo | Senior Vice President | Intrexon

4 We Need Science Source: USDA/ERS Resources Per Bushel of Corn 1980 – 2011 60% Less Erosion 50% Less Water 40% Less Energy 35% Less Greenhouse Gases 40% Less Land Jack A. Bobo | Senior Vice President | Intrexon

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6 Aquaculture Limitations Disease Pollution Source of Omega 3 Solutions Enclosed pens Better genetics (less feed) New source of Omega 3

7 Different Choices Brazil 2019 Jack A. Bobo | Senior Vice President | Intrexon

8 Why Now Matters Opportunity Jack A. Bobo | Senior Vice President | Intrexon


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