Sustain Southern California will host a pivotal conference in May 2025 focused on driving sustainable innovations across agricultural and food systems. The event, titled "Agriculture, Food Systems and Waste Stream Innovations," will convene industry leaders, policymakers, academics, and agricultural enterprises to address critical challenges in sustainability.
The conference aims to facilitate comprehensive discussions spanning multiple critical areas, including agricultural technology, farm-to-table practices, packaging innovations, and waste management policy. By bringing together diverse stakeholders, Sustain SoCal seeks to create collaborative pathways for addressing complex sustainability challenges in the food and agricultural sectors.
According to C. Scott Kitcher, president and CEO of Sustain SoCal, the event represents a strategic approach to addressing sustainability challenges. The forum will provide a platform for exploring integrated solutions that consider farmers' challenges, restaurant business practices, technological sustainability strategies, and comprehensive waste management approaches.
Key focus areas will include agricultural science, business innovation, behavioral strategies, policy development, and sustainable circularity within the farm-to-restaurant supply chain. Participants will have opportunities to share perspectives, explore practical opportunities, and develop collaborative approaches to emerging sustainability challenges.
The conference's multidisciplinary approach reflects the growing recognition that sustainable solutions require holistic, interconnected strategies. By bridging gaps between technology, policy, business practices, and agricultural systems, Sustain SoCal aims to accelerate meaningful progress in regional sustainability efforts.
This event represents a significant opportunity for stakeholders to collectively address complex challenges in food systems and waste management. By fostering dialogue and collaboration across traditionally siloed sectors, the conference could generate innovative approaches with potentially far-reaching implications for sustainable development in Southern California and beyond.
