Perspectives on Agriculture, Food & Water
September 25, 2015
Co-Chair, Sacramento Metro Chamber 3rd Annual Symposium
Downey Brand is pleased to sponsor the 3rd annual Perspectives on Agriculture, Food & Water event on September 25, 2015 at the Sacramento Convention Center. This year's event (panel discussion followed by breakout sessions) continues to bring together influential voices to share information and lead lively discussions on the vital drivers of our region's economy – agriculture production, food distribution, and water use.
The event (co-chaired by Downey Brand partner Andrea Clark) will feature a panel discussion followed by concurrent breakout sessions on each topic. Downey Brand partner Kevin O'Brien will lead the "Water Use" breakout session. Panel speakers include:
- Karen Ross, Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture
- Lester Snow, Executive Director, California Water Foundation
- Daniel Sumner, Professor Agricultural and Resource Economics, UC Davis
- Michael Teel, President & CEO, Raley’s