Hub for Food Systems Communication and Engagement

Connecting Stakeholders, Scientists, and Society to Foster Sustainable Agri-Food Innovation

New and novel innovations within our food system are critical for meeting global challenges such as changing climates and food insecurity – as long as they are sustainably developed and consider the needs of various audiences. Complexifying this process is the decline in public trust in the food systems.

The Hub for Food Systems Communication and Engagement translates research for the public good and ensures our science effectively meets both the needs of stakeholders and consumers.

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Inspired by scholars and practitioners devoted to the idea of responsible research and development, the Hub aims to leverage the interdisciplinary activity within NC State and cutting-edge social science and engagement scholarship to improve the social, economic, and environmental sustainability of agri-food innovations. We collaborate and consult with researchers, industry leaders, and others to conduct engagement around emerging agri-food innovations and technologies.

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The Science That Feeds Us

The Science That Feeds Us is a podcast where we explore the stories and science at the heart of food systems. Join us for a new episode every other Friday.

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Introducing The Science That Feeds Us!

The Science That Feeds Us, a new podcast that explores the stories and science behind our food system. Co-hosted by Dr. Katie Sanders, an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist of Food Systems Communication, and her graduate student Bhavisha Gulabrai, this show connects Extension agents, faculty specialists, and consumers through timely, interdisciplinary conversations about agriculture and the food system.

Katie Sanders and Joseph Opoku Gakpo with a poster

Hub Research Team Reveals What Drives Interest in CRISPR-edited Pork and Takes Home Outstanding Poster Award

This June, Dr. Katie Sanders, Director of the Hub for Food Systems Communication and Engagement, and Dr. Joseph Opoku Gakpo, Hub collaborator, received the Outstanding Research Poster Award at the Association for Communication Excellence (ACE) Conference. Sanders and Gakpo represented their research team, which includes Bhavisha Gulabrai, Hub Graduate Research Assistant, Joe Proudman and Dr.…

The Hub for Food Systems Communication and Engagement Officially Launches at NC State

The Hub for Food Systems Communication and Engagement has officially launched, aiming to bridge the gap between agri-food research and development and its end-users. This initiative comes at a crucial time, as novel innovations are essential for tackling global challenges like climate change and food insecurity, provided they are developed sustainably and consider diverse audience needs.

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