For the latest foodsystems information, read our newsletter October 2024: HERE

FRAMING THE FUTURE OF FOOD

Making global impact through local connections.

FRAMING THE FUTURE OF FOOD

Making global impact through local connections.

Food systems are defined as the connections between natural resources, the agricultural and food industry, and the buyers, consumers and communities to which they contribute. Research, extension and education identifies and informs opportunities to bridge how the production, supply chains, and eaters respond to changing markets, policy, and environment. At CSU, we focus on these three key areas to train, influence, and communicate opportunities to connect food related roles in achieving healthy communities, economies, and individuals.

Community Impacts

The Food Systems Research team focuses on understanding processing of community development, especially in rural regions, with an emphasis on evaluating and identifying strategies that supportive improved social, environmental, and economic outcomes using cutting-edge inter-disciplinary quantitative and qualitative methods.

Educational Impacts

Colorado State University Extension and Outreach Food System programs engage Colorado communities through county-based agents, regional specialists, and Extension faculty. We support community-based organizations, connect stakeholders to state and federal resources, and assist in developing local and regional supply chains. In addition, we train the next generation of agricultural and food systems professionals through graduate degree programs, beginning farmer/rancher and food entrepreneur programs, grant writing workshops, and food safety training.

Stay Connected

Our monthly newsletter posts regular opportunities you can take advantage of. Please join our subscriber list to stay up to date on opportunities in your area!