Seven trends have a great deal to say about how demand for food will evolve into the 21 st century. They relate to the slow growth in total food demand, diversity in foods, global homogenization of food consumption patterns, demand for convenience, public services related to food, relationships...

Fear, confusion and frustration have eroded the public's confidence in the wholesomeness of our nation's food supply and how it is produced. However, it is not too late for segments of the agricultural sector to join together to restore confidence. To do so agriculture must do three things:...