BIFAD Chair Robert Easter opened the 154th BIFAD meeting by emphasizing a focus on the issue of world food needs and the role that universities can play in meeting those needs. Board members present included Robert (Bob) Easter, H.H. Barlow, Allen Christensen, Timothy (Tim) Rabon, Keith W. Eckel, and William (Bill) DeLauder. He also introduced Kerry Bolognese (NASULGC), John Thomas (USAID/EGAT), and Ron Senykoff (USAID & BIFAD secretary).