“US Department of Agriculture (USDA)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

USDA develops and executes federal policies on agriculture, forestry, and rural economic development, aiming to support farmers and ensure a safe food supply. USDA contributes to biosecurity and advances food innovation, including alternative proteins, to enhance food security and sustainability. ---Outline:(00:23) Overview(02:32) Background on USDA(04:07) Organizational structure(05:11) Food biotechnology and innovation at USDA(08:24) Background: food biotech-related White House workstreams(10:46) Biosecurity and pandemic preparedness at USDA(14:16) 2022 National Biodefense Strategy and Implementation Plan(14:54) Major recent biosecurity-related developments at USDA(18:35) USDA offices working on biosecurity policy(18:55) Working at USDA(20:14) Further reading --- If you’re interested in pursuing a career in emerging technology policy, complete our Policy Career Interest Form, and we may be able to match you with opportunities suited to your background and interests. --- Last updated: November 14th, 2024 Source: https://emergingtechpolicy.org/institutions/executive-branch/us-department-of-agriculture ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.