Protecting Today’s Investments For Tomorrow’s Innovations

1. Experts now predict our planet will need to double agricultural output by ______ to feed a growing population.

2. By some estimates, this means producing more food in the next ______ years than has been grown in the last ______ years.

3. How can biotechnology play a roll in feeding the world in the future?

• Design the “super plant”• Draw a picture of the plant• Give a brief description of the plant• Explain how the plant will aid in feeding the

world in the future

• Product ready for market– $100 million– 7 to 10 years– Calculated investment with risk

• Three groups– Consumers– Agricultural producers– Biotechnology professionals

• “Super plant”…

• Use of biotechnology and trait stewardship is an investment in– Science– Innovation– Agriculture– The future!