World Agricultural Forum. (At Closing News).The World Agricultural Forum The World Agricultural Forum (WAF) is a St. Louis-based organization, which hosts World and Regional Congresses focused on the agricultural industry and related sectors. Leonard Guarraia founded it in 1997[1] to create a neutral forum for world agricultural leaders from both (WAF WAF 1 or Waf n. A member of the Women in the Air Force, organized after World War II, but now no longer a separate branch. [From W(omen in the) A(ir) F(orce).] ), a nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. that provides a neutral and inclusive forum for global dialogue on critical issues involving food, fuel, health and fiber, attracted nearly 300 leading authorities from around the world for its 2003 World Congress meeting held in St. Louis Louis, titular duke of Burgundy Louis, 1682–1712, titular duke of Burgundy; grandson of King Louis XIV of France. He became heir to the throne on the death (1711) of his father, Louis the Great Dauphin. in May. Throughout the Congress, a definite framework of issues emerged, including trade, technology and sustainability, which are the primary forces at work in the global agricultural economy. Once critical issues were identified, attendees were called to express personal insights and key learnings, resulting in meaningful debate and the creation of solutions. |
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