This lecture is part of the Agronomy and Horticulture IMPACT 2026 Conference.
In a world full of diverse perspectives, one thing remains clear: thoughtful dialogue helps us make meaningful progress. This is true in agriculture, where our collective work shapes how we nourish people responsibly, nutritiously, and sustainably.
As our global population surpasses 8 billion, the need for productive, solutions-focused conversations has never been more important. When we listen, learn, and engage with openness, we create space for better ideas and stronger outcomes.
Join Tamar Haspel, columnist for The Washington Post, as she explores how constructive dialogue can bring people together to address some of the most complex challenges in food and agriculture.
Following the Heuermann Lecture, the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture invites faculty, staff, students and stakeholders to remain on Nebraska Innovation Campus to attend the Agronomy and Horticulture IMPACT 2026 Conference Kickoff Mixer at 6 p.m. and the full conference on March 4.
The IMPACT 2026 Conference - Innovation and Partnerships for the Future will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Nebraska Innovation Campus. This department-wide showcase and strategy conference will highlight the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture's collective achievements in teaching, research and extension while fostering collaboration across disciplines and with industry, agencies, commodity boards and community stakeholders.
About Tamar Haspel:
Tamar Haspel is a James Beard Award-winning Washington Post columnist, covering how our diet affects us and our planet. She's also written for The Atlantic, Discover, Vox, Slate, Fortune, Eater, and Edible Cape Cod. Her book, TO BOLDLY GROW, is about food, adventure, and the secret to successful self-improvement. "Hilarious" and "delightful," the reviewers say, and if it doesn't make you laugh out loud at least once she will buy you a beer.
More info: https://heuermannlectures.unl.edu/current-season/.
