Delegation in United States of America

Taro, also known as malanga in some Latin American countries, has been key lately to diversify the agriculture of this island country.

The increase in food insecurity and the global climate crisis pose an interrelated threat across the planet that must be addressed with urgency at the local and national levels, as well as regionally and globally. In this context, the agricultural sector of the Americas is a global leader in food production and is also highly vulnerable to climate change.

The main goal of the debates is to forge alliances in the fight against hunger and malnutrition. The event is attended by government officials, private sector representatives, international organizations, agricultural producers, academics, scientists, educators and students.

En alrededor de 15 minutos, cada capítulo del podcast rescatará temas y elementos informativos con una dinámica renovada, voces diversas y acciones relevantes para la actividad agropecuaria y la vida rural. 

The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) has named Dr. Margaret Zeigler as the IICA Representative in the United States.  Zeigler brings 25 years of experience in public policy and institutional leadership to advance sustainable, productive agriculture.