Peggy Ozias-Akins: making peanuts the new superfood
Ozias-Akins is helping create better quality peanuts to improve food security and reduce poverty in developing nations.
Marc Van Iersel: saving water while maximizing production
Van Iersel is developing new technology to help farmers make better decisions about irrigation and increase their yields.
C.J. Tsai: cost-effective gene-editing
Tsai and her colleagues were the first to use a gene editing tool that could produce more drought- and pest-resistant crops.
Give to one of the funds below to help feed the future.
Food Science and Technology Fund
Fund faculty research that seeks to improve food quality and increase production while limiting environmental impact.
Foods and Nutrition Fund
Support our students as they prepare for careers in nutritional sciences, health services and food sciences.
Center for Food Safety and Quality Enhancement
Help UGA researchers maintain and improve food safety by detecting and eliminating harmful bacteria and toxins.
