Global Food Systems

A Global Challenge Requires A World Leader

The country’s first operational land-grant institution, K-State has been helping to feed the world for more than 150 years. We are fiercely proud of our leadership in service to humanity.

Our Mission

The Kansas State University Global Food Systems Initiative works to achieve universitywide goals in solving global food challenges through innovation, outreach, and workforce development.

The global food system depends on our commitment and depth of expertise in production, sustainability, nutrition, safety and transport. We carry out this mission every day to ensure the world's growing population will be fed.

You may be surprised at the breadth and depth of K-State's contributions. You may even be surprised to realize that you are already participating. Read more.

Listen to Our Podcast

Kansas State University experts reveal how they are enhancing the global food system in "Something to Chew On." Find podcasts.

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K-State researchers and students are exploring the global food system from all angles. View sample projects.

Participate

Get involved by joining an advisory team meeting, telling us about your projects, or reviewing funding opportunities.
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Featured

Take a look at more of the exciting work being done across Kansas State University.

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Kansas State University researchers are growing more than 300 cultivars of wheat in heat-controlled tents in order to test the effect of nighttime temperatures on the yield and quality of the crop.

The Henry C. Gardiner Global Food Systems Lecture Series provides science-based education from U.S. and international food industry leaders. Learn more.

The Global Food Systems Initiative and the Department of English recently sponsored a World Food Day poetry competition. Read the poems and find out who won here.

Resources

Faculty

Join a team to tackle food-related challenges.

Students

Consider how your field of study relates to food.

Partners

Find resources that help make K-State a sought-after industry and community partner.

Facilities

Find facilities that demonstrate the K-State commitment to feeding a growing world population.

Contact Us

Global Food Systems
Office of Research Development
Phone: 785-532-6195
Email: molewnik@k-state.edu
Kansas State University
102 Fairchild Hall
1601 Vattier St.
Manhattan, KS 66506-4008