The second USDA Food Loss and Waste Innovation Fair will take place on September 14th from 10h00 to 14h00 EDT as a virtual presentation.  Dr. Jean Buzby responsible for liaison of the USDA Food Loss and Waste Program stated, "The fair offers a platform to emphasize a range of innovative strategies and technologies that have the potential to transform food loss and waste reduction efforts".

Exhibitors at the fair will include USDA agencies conducting programs or projects, businesses and universities that are researching or are involved in commercial activities that have received USDA funding.  Local municipal governments receiving grants for composting will also participate.  The Fair will include presentations in over 36 virtual booths and the program will permit video chat in real time.  For further details including registration, access <www.usda.gov/foodlossandwaste>.