In this talk, Dr. Burchfield will share an overview of the major challenges facing agricultural systems by discussing her recent work on declining crop diversity, farm operator livelihoods, and the agricultural impacts of climate change. She will also share three big ideas to support thriving agricultural systems in the Anthropocene: working with ecological systems; identifying and cultivating bright spots; and creating space for adaptive experimentation.

Dr. Emily Burchfield is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences at Emory University. Her work integrates social and environmental data to support transitions towards more sustainable, resilient, and just agricultural futures. You can learn more about her team’s work here:
https://www.emilyburchfield.org/

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