Building Trust Across Animal Agriculture

This presentation is part of the 2026 State of the Science Summit, a three-day conference bringing together leading researchers, industry experts, policymakers, and producers to explore the latest science and innovations advancing sustainable animal agriculture. The 2026 State of the Science Summit was hosted by the UC Davis CLEAR Center, SPARK Climate Solutions, the UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture, with support from Global Methane Hub and PACT (Platform for Agriculture and Climate Transformation). Building Trust Across Animal Agriculture features presentations from: Joe Proudman – Deputy Director, UC Davis CLEAR Center Sara Klopatek – JBS Charlie Arnot – Founder and Chief Executive Officer, The Center for Food Integrity Season Solorio – Elanco Jacquelyn Prestegaard – Texas A&M Together, these leaders explore the importance of building trust between animal agriculture and the public through transparency, effective communication, and authentic engagement. Their presentations examine strategies for strengthening consumer confidence, communicating complex scientific topics, fostering meaningful dialogue, and demonstrating the livestock industry's commitment to sustainability, animal welfare, and continuous improvement. Watch the complete 2026 State of the Science Summit playlist to hear from experts across academia, government, and industry as they discuss the future of climate-smart livestock production. 0:00:00 Intro 0:01:10 Charlie Arnot 0:10:27 Jacquelyn Prestegaard 0:20:32 Sara Klopatek 0:31:30 Season Solorio 0:39:17 Panel Discussion Learn more about the UC Davis CLEAR Center: https://clear.ucdavis.edu/ Subscribe for more presentations, research updates, and educational content on sustainable animal agriculture. #StateOfTheScienceSummit #AnimalAgriculture #PublicTrust #ScienceCommunication #Sustainability #Livestock #UCDavis #CLEARCenter #Leadership #AgriculturalResearch