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Ready to make an impact in 🌿 sustainability, 🍎 nutrition, or 🌍 public health? Explore these meaningful career opportunities and start your journey toward #PlantPoweredPathways today! 📊 𝘿𝙖𝙩𝙖 & 𝘼𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙮𝙨𝙞𝙨 📈 Data Science Intern &ndas
#FreshlyPickedNews 🌱 This month, we’re diving into the latest updates at the crossroads of plant-centric diets, climate action, and sustainability: 🌟 Berkeley takes a bold step toward banning factory farming. 🌍 Europe sees a decline in far
🌆 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨: 𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙐𝙧𝙗𝙖𝙣 𝙁𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙎𝙮𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙨 𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙀𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡 As cities grow, so does the need for fresh, local food that’s accessible to everyone. Urban food systems are transf
Remember that one moment when nature spoke to you? Maybe it was the first time you hiked through a forest, planted a garden, or simply sat by the water watching the sunset. That connection, that feeling, is what ignited the spark for so many of us
Spotlight on Andy Zhang: Driving Change in Food Systems at UConn Meet Andy Zhang, a junior at the University of Connecticut, majoring in Economics and Environmental Science. Growing up, Andy heard firsthand about the challenges of food insecurity
#PlantPoweredPathways 🌱 Opportunities in Food Systems & Sustainability From leadership roles to hands-on internships, here’s a range of paths to explore in building resilient, plant-centered systems! 🌍 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 & 𝘾𝙤𝙢?
𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙏𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝘼𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙊𝙬𝙣 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙁𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙎𝙮𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙨? 🌱 If you’re passionate about food systems but can’t find the exact course you want, why not create your own? An independent st
🌏 Students Aren’t Waiting, They’re Transforming the Food System Check out our most recent Chapter Digest! We’re thrilled to spotlight key moments from Q3, where our 75 chapters took action in food systems transformation: ✨ Climat
🌱 Introducing Madeline Buehrer, President of the powerhouse Plant Futures chapter at the University of Washington! As a senior in Environmental Science and Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health, Maddie combines her deep environmental passion with he
🌍 𝙅𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙐𝙨 at the “𝙎𝙮𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙨 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙎𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙚𝙩” panel at the 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟝 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚𝘾𝘼𝙋 MBA Summit, where vision meets action. 🎤 Featuring Amanda Eller, Charity May, and our own Samantha Derri
PlantPoweredPathways Discover impactful roles in food policy, sustainable agriculture, and community programs! 🌱 From Food Policy Associate in NYC to Senior Agriculture Economist at The World Bank, these opportunities span a diverse array of expert
🌍 Plant Futures at the United Nations World Food Forum 🌱 We’re grateful for the chance to engage at this year’s UN World Food Forum, where our team connected with changemakers from around the world! We’re feeling inspired by wh
Are students missing out on careers that align with their values? The UCLA Plant Futures chapter recently asked that very question—and answered it in a big way. Anna Moulds, Sarahjeet Dosanjh and the rest of the Plant Futures UCLA Chapter o
#PlantFuturistFeature 🌱 Meet Kate O'Malley, a senior Environmental Science student at Villanova University, who’s passionate about creating a sustainable future through plant-centric food systems. “I’m inspired by the potential o
#PlantPoweredPathways Explore unique career and internship opportunities across food systems and sustainability! 🌱 From marketing and communications to farm assistance, these roles offer impactful paths to build a greener future. Discover positions
Our team just shared some reflections on finding calm amidst the chaos of exams, shorter days, and the fast pace of student life. It’s all about making time for joy, recharging your energy, and staying connected to what truly lights you up. Ta
#PlantFuturistFeature 🌱 Zoey Kaul is a senior at UT Austin double majoring in Government and Sustainability Studies while also pursuing a certificate in Smart Cities. As President and Founder of the Plant Futures UT Chapter, Zoey is passionate abo
#PlantPoweredPathways Check out these exciting opportunities in the world of food education, emergency programs, and sustainable agriculture! 🌱 From Culinary Educators in NYC to Greenhouse Operations at the University of New Hampshire, these roles
🍄🌿 Fungi are the forgotten heroes of our food system! From mushroom steaks to foraging adventures, fungi are paving the way for a more sustainable future. Learn how these powerful organisms shaped Liu Rothschild's journey with Plant Futures and ho