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American Meat Science Association
to host the premier meat conference of the year!
The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) is looking forward to seeing everyone at the AMSA 74th Reciprocal Meat Conference (RMC) that will take place at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nev., on August 15-18, 2021. We recognize we must be nimble in our planning process, and because of that, the meeting has been designed as a hybrid to include both live in-person and virtual options to accommodate developments as they occur in 2021.
“The 2021 RMC is going to be a time for friends and family in the meat world to reconnect after being apart for so long. There will be a world class technical program, student activities, networking opportunities, and the finest group of people that you can be a part of. Come make history in the biggest little city in the world when meat scientists come back together in person. See you at RMC!” Wes Schilling, Ph.D., AMSA RMC Chair and Professor, Mississippi State University.
AMSA is excited to announce that Jack Bobo, author and CEO of Futurity, will kick off this conference Monday, August 16, 2021, with his presentation on “Navigating the Future of Meat.” Come listen to Jack as he talks about how the next 30 years will determine the fate of the planet. Demand for food will nearly double, driven by population growth and rising incomes. This demand will put increasing pressure on the earth’s natural resources, from greenhouse gas emissions to fresh water and forests. New innovations and consumer trends will further transform the food sector, especially meat and poultry production. From cell cultured meat and plant-based proteins to food preferences and calls for more sustainable farming, the meat sector will never be the same. It’s time to meat the future. This opening keynote address is sponsored by Cargill.
Jack Bobo is the author of the forthcoming book, Why Smart People Make Bad Food Choices. He is also the CEO of Futurity, a food foresight company that advises companies, foundations and governments on emerging food trends and consumer attitudes and behaviors related to the future of food. Recognized by Scientific American in 2015 as one of the 100 most influential people in biotechnology, Jack is a global thought leader who has delivered more than 500 speeches in 50 countries. He previously served as the Chief Communications Officer and Senior Vice President for Global Policy and Government Affairs at Intrexon Corporation. Prior to joining Intrexon, Jack worked at the U.S. Department of State for 13 years as a senior advisor for global food policy. An attorney with a scientific background, Jack received from Indiana University a J.D., M.S. in Environmental Science, B.S. in biology and B.A. in psychology and chemistry.
Other outstanding technical issues include:
Ingredient Technology in Processed Meats
Meat’s Role in the Diet and Our World
Pre-Harvest Effects on Meat Quality
Addressing Food Insecurity through Preventing Food Waste
Meat Industry Innovations in Quality and Safety
Meat Processing vs. Alternative Protein Processing
Abstract and ePoster Sessions
Reciprocation Sessions
and More!
For more information please visit: www.meatscience.org/rmc or contact Deidrea Mabry, dmabry@meatscience.org.
