Sustain SoCal to Host Comprehensive Agriculture and Sustainability Conference

Sustain Southern California is preparing to host a pivotal conference addressing critical challenges in agricultural sustainability and food systems innovation. The event, scheduled for May 15, 2025, in Irvine, California, will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders to explore comprehensive strategies for transforming agricultural practices and waste management.

The conference, titled 'Agriculture, Food Systems and Waste Stream Innovations', represents a significant opportunity to address interconnected challenges across the agricultural and food production landscape. By convening experts from multiple disciplines, the event aims to foster collaborative solutions that can potentially reshape how industries approach sustainability.

According to C. Scott Kitcher, president and CEO of Sustain SoCal, the conference will emphasize a multi-dimensional approach to sustainability. The agenda will explore critical areas including agricultural technology, farm-to-table processes, packaging innovations, and waste management policy, providing a holistic view of potential improvements in the sector.

Key discussion topics will include practical opportunities in agricultural science, business innovation, behavioral strategies, and sustainable circularity within the farm-to-restaurant supply chain. The event seeks to bridge gaps between technological advancement, policy development, and practical implementation of sustainable practices.

By bringing together farmers, restaurant professionals, technologists, policymakers, and academics, Sustain SoCal intends to create a platform for knowledge exchange and collaborative problem-solving. The conference represents an important step toward developing integrated strategies that can address complex sustainability challenges in the agricultural and food production sectors.

The organization's decade-long history of exploring pragmatic solutions to growth and efficiency challenges positions this event as a potentially significant milestone in regional sustainability efforts. Participants can expect insights into cutting-edge technologies, policy innovations, and actionable strategies for creating more sustainable food systems.