Renowned scientist Peer Ederer will be the featured speaker for the Henry C. Gardiner Global Food Systems lecture October 7 at Kansas State University. Ederer’s international company specializes in research and communicates scientific evidence about the role of animals in the global food system. His presentation will begin at 7:00 p.m. in K-State’s McCain Auditorium. Admission is free.
Ederer has been involved in scientific research in cooperation with leading universities worldwide for more than two decades. He formed the company GOALSciences in 2020, which stands for the Global Observatory of Accurate Livestock Sciences, to encourage accurate scientific data regarding livestock production around the world. In 2022, Ederer was a driving force in developing the Dublin Declaration, a report drafted “to give voice to the many scientists around the world who research diligently, honestly and successfully in the various disciplines to achieve a balanced view of the future of animal agriculture.” As of May, more than 1,200 scientists have signed their support for that document.
“The Dublin Declaration tried to achieve three things,” Ederer said. “First of all, as scientists, we wanted to ensure that when we talk about livestock, we are talking from all of its many perspectives; three of those perspectives are nutrition; environment and ecology; and then society and ethics.”
During his presentation, Ederer will share his research relative to these three perspectives, highlighting the importance of livestock production to human health and the environment. For those unable to attend in person, the lecture also will be available via video livestream the day of the event.
The lecture series is funded by the Gardiner family of Ashland. Organizers are planning a day-long conference October 7 to commemorate the 10th year of the series. The conference agenda and information on how to register can be accessed by clicking here.