It is almost time for another USFRA Food Dialogues discussion. This one will be moderated by Carolyn O’Neil, the author of “Slim Down South Cookbook” and a nutrition advisor to BestFoodFacts.org. The subject is “Nutrition: Who Is Shaping America’s Eating Habits?” The event will take place as part of the USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum on February 21, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EST.

The panel will address terms such as organic, conventional, locally grown, sustainably grown and natural as they relate to consumers making healthy food choices.

Panelists:

Dr. Roger Clemens, Chief Scientific Officer, Horn and Adjunct Professor of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences, USC School of Pharmacy, Los Angeles, Calif.

Dennis Derryck, President and Founder, Corbin Hill Farms, New York, NY

Bob Haselwood, Farmer, Haselwood Farms, Berryton, Kan.

Dr. Craig Rowles, Partner and General Manager, Elite Pork Partnership, LLP, Carroll, Iowa

Barbara Ruhs, MS, RD, LDN, Supermarket Health & Nutrition Expert, Phoenix, Ariz.

Dr. Janey Thornton, Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer, USDA, Washington, D.C.

The event will be streamed live on FoodDialogues.com.