Changing the World Through the Power of Food
The Global Food Institute
at the George Washington University
Powered by interdisciplinary research and teaching across policy, innovation, and humanity, the Global Food Institute at GW will work to transform people’s lives and the health of our planet.
Explore Our Courses & Minor in Food Leadership
Join the Global Food Institute’s transformative Food Leadership Minor and develop the expertise needed to drive sustainable change. Our 18-credit program blends classroom learning with immersive experiences in policy, innovation, nutrition, and sustainability, preparing you to tackle global food challenges.
Explore upcoming Fall 2025 courses, with opportunities for hands-on learning both locally and abroad.
Latest News & Updates
Sowing Tomorrow: Land Access and the New Generation of Farmers
October 28, 2025
Co-Executive Director Michelle Hughes, Policy Development Director David Howard, and former Land Policy Associate Director Amanda Koehler share the guiding principles behind the National Young Farmers Coalition.
Can Food Systems Remind Politicians that Dialogue Is More Powerful than Partisan Debate? (Food Tank)
October 28, 2025
Food is deeply personal. That’s what so many of us love about it: What we eat is directly linked to our daily social lives and economic livelihoods, our family traditions, and our cultural values. Learn more about the inaugural Food and Agriculture Policy Summit.
Solving food system challenges through collaboration (Longer Tables with José Andrés Substack)
October 27, 2025
GFI's founder José Andrés shares how GFI and Food Tank bring together the most forward-thinking minds in global agriculture and food security.
