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Keynote: Susceptibility to Misinformation About the Agricultural Industry: Lessons from Unbiased Science

Drs. Andrea Love and Jess Steier will describe patterns observed among members of the public who fall prey to misinformation related to agriculture and food science, including gaps in science literacy, logical fallacies, and chemophobia. They will discuss several tactics and methods utilized in their science communication efforts in order to overcome these biases. They will also provide a framework for how scientists, organizations, and media outlets can work together to proactively dispel common misconceptions related to agricultural science and improve health literacy.

Dr. Andrea Love and Dr. Jess Steier, Unbiased Science

Lifestyle Assessment Presentation:

The primary goal of this Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is to analyze the environmental impacts of pesticides for weeds, insects, and disease for corn, soy, and cotton production in the U.S. Midwest. This assessment provides CropLife America with insight regarding the impacts of pesticides across the life cycle of each crop. Join us at the General Session to learn about the research results!

Dr. Marty Matlock, University of Arkansas

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