The Celebration of Modern Agriculture took place at the National Mall in Washington, DC, US from May 6-8. The event aimed to showcase the latest agricultural technology used by growers and ranchers, as well as equipment makers and input suppliers. Representatives of leading wheat and wheat foods groups gathered at the event, including Bill Dumais from the American Bakers Association, Jane DeMarchi from the North American Millers’ Association, Chandler Goule from the National Association of Wheat Growers, Jake Westin from NAWG, and Catherine Miller from US Wheat Associates.
The attendees had the opportunity to network with others in the industry, learn about new developments, and discuss the future of agriculture. Didier Rosada, a master baker with Uptown Bakers in Hyattsville, Md., displayed bread baked using advanced agricultural technology. The event highlighted the importance of modernizing the agricultural sector to ensure sustainability and productivity in changing environmental and economic conditions. Overall, the Celebration of Modern Agriculture was a successful gathering that brought together key players in the wheat and wheat foods industry to share knowledge and promote innovation.
