Protecting Public Health Through Water Quality Management and Monitoring: Session Proceedings From the 2025 Water for Food Global Conference

Abstract The Daughtery Water for Food Global Institute (DWFI) held the Water for Food Global Conference (WFGC) that brought together over 400 experts along with organizations from government agencies, policymaking groups, nonprofits, non‐governmental organizations, entrepreneurs, water managers, producers, commodity boards, students, and industry to discuss global food and water security. Under the meeting theme, “A Resilient Future: Water and Food for All,” experts shared research results, case studies, and perspectives on how to achieve optimal water use in agriculture and increase productivity at a variety of scales. The conference session, “Protecting Public Health Through Water Quality Management and Monitoring” included two panels of experts to present and discuss ongoing challenges, solutions and opportunities related to water quality and health within an agricultural context.