Jennie Schmidt, a Maryland farmer, dietitian, and GFN member, discussed the importance of agricultural innovation for sustainability and nutrition at 2025 DialogueNEXT. She highlighted precision agriculture, climate-resilient crops, and global partnerships. Jenny called for policies supporting biotechnology and soil health to ensure a sustainable future for farmers.

DialogueNEXT is a part of an event series tracing Dr. Norman Borlaug's international footsteps and revisiting landmarks preserving his legacy. Through a powerful progression of collaborative conversations, participants create a meaningful DIALOGUE that leads us to critical NEXT steps in alleviating hunger. These exchanges will set the stage for essential discussions at the annual Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue.