Our Food Systems are in trouble will you help? If not you, then who?
Here's the challenge: We need to feed a growing population – an estimated 10 billion people by 2050. Yet, our current food systems face immense challenges:
- Sustainability: Animal feed lots to plant diseases farming practices can contribute to climate change and environmental degradation. Further processing facilities and distribution networks also have many sustainability issues.
- Nutrition: Access to healthy food is uneven, leading to hunger and diet-related diseases.
- Inequity: Many food workers struggle for fair compensation, while food waste remains a significant issue.
- Food Safety: Foodborne diseases cause an estimated 420,000 deaths annually worldwide. Waterborne diseases cause an estimated 1.2 million deaths annually worldwide.
The future of food depends on YOU!
This is your chance to become a Food Leader. We need disruptive thinkers, passionate innovators, and bold leaders to tackle these challenges. Will you be the one to revolutionize the way we grow, distribute, and consume food?
We need passionate young leaders to disrupt the food industry and develop innovative solutions.
Join us! Young Leaders (8-18yo) by entering our annual competition, you can:
- Develop your problem-solving skills.
- Learn about critical food system issues.
- Become a changemaker who shapes a more secure and sustainable food future.
Parents: Get your kids involved! Talk to them about our program and prizes. If your child is interested in farming, food, science, or health, this is the place for them to grow their experiences and provide an awesome learning opportunity.
Teachers: Email us about having a class presentation, mini-competition, or curriculum that tackles food system challenges.
Supporters: Email us about volunteer positions, board positions, and technical committees.