Joe Emling ,director of specialty agriculture and science, Ingredion Inc. will present "Successful Commercialization of Agricultural Innovation: Opportunities and Challenges in the Global Food Economy" Thursday, Nov. 29, from 4 –5 p.m., at the Elliott Alumni Center, 1925 Room.

Register: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4790361099/seacoastonline#

From the first domestication of crops and livestock to today's use of modern biotechnology, agricultural innovation has impacted human health, environmental quality, and economic prosperity.  In our globalized economy, advances are influenced by consumer attitudes, government regulation, investor expectations, sustainability, and other factors.  The successful innovator balances these influences to create lasting value from breakthrough advances in agricultural technologies and processes.

What will you learn?

• The challenges of managing long-timeline agricultural science investments in an environment that favors short-payback projects
• Strategic decision making when it comes to integrating technologically while using open innovation and partnerships to leverage others' expertise
• How breakthrough innovation in agriculture can establish a base from which multiple new product innovations are enabled
• An overview of the integration of Sustainable Agriculture into Ingredion Incorporated's innovation processes, including specific innovations and "Design for Sustainability" principles
• Insight into the changing landscape of genetic modification acceptance and organic farming practices around the world and how this presents opportunities and constraints on Agricultural Innovation

 Who should attend? 

• New and aspiring professionals in the agricultural biotechnology field
• Students, faculty, and staff
• Seasoned agricultural biotechnology veterans that can lend additional insight into their experiences
• Anyone interested in learning more about the industry