These priorities generally reflect critical societal issues. Environmental resource management issues are of interest to governmental agencies, local communities, and industry. There is potential for project funding and the need for educational programs. The lag in adoption of new environmental management technologies indicates a need for training local officials and consultants in new environmental management options. Ecological engineering is emerging as an important focus area in environmental resource management.
Food safety continues to be a concern for government, industry, and consumers.
Educational publications and training opportunities are currently being developed by industry groups such as the Dairy Practices Council. Web-based information delivery strategies are discussed and reviewed with great optimism. Yet, the cost to deliver information in such a format, including the cost of updating equipment and software, is high. An exception to this is the willingness for an audience to pay to have access to the latest information needed for daily business management decisions. Examples of successful subscription-based web services include the Wall Street Journal and Feedstuffs magazine.