Book Talk | Betting the Farm: How a Maverick Entrepreneur and a Band of Scientists Changed Agriculture Forever
- Event Type
- Lecture
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois College of Law, Innovation Law and Technology Program; Bock Agricultural Law and Policy Program
- Location
- Carl L. Vacketta Classroom (Room D), College of Law, 504 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Champaign IL 61820
- Date
- Feb 19, 2026 12:00 - 1:00 pm
- Originating Calendar
- College of Law - Lectures Calendar
"Betting the Farm: How a Maverick Entrepreneur and a Band of Scientists Changed Agriculture Forever"
Featured Speakers
Janice Kimpel (ACES '77)Professor Jacob S. Sherkow (moderator)
College of LawProfessor Bryan Endres (moderator)
ACESThe Innovation Law and Technology Program and the Bock Agricultural Law and Policy Program are proud to host Dr. Janice Kimpel (ACES ’77) to discuss her new book, Betting the Farm: How a Maverick Entrepreneur and a Band of Scientists Changed Agriculture Forever. Betting the Farm tells the tale of David Padwa, an entrepreneur who created the world’s first agricultural biotechnology company, and reenvisioned the relationship among academic scientists, intellectual property, and venture capital that we take for granted today.
This event is free and open to the public; registration is not required.
Books will be available to purchase. Lunch will be provided (while supplies last).