The word "sustainability" has become a popular term in many industries, yet how the word is defined varies greatly. For agricultural production, there are various economic, environmental and technological factors to consider in determining the extent to which a product or practice is "sustainable." This panel will explore how current and future agricultural biotechnology varieties used to produce food, fuel, feed, and fiber crops globally help reduce the environmental footprint of agriculture, and where there is room for improvement.

• Explore various perspectives of on "sustainability" and how it should be defined in relation to agriculture
• Bring together the public and private sectors for discussion of this important, timely topic
• Highlight the need for technological solutions to environmental issues related to agricultural production