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First-Year Aggie Connection

The Future of Food: Exploring Food Innovation at UC Davis

First-Year Aggie Connections (FYAC) is a fun and interactive program for all new freshmen, transfer and international students. “Connections” are small groups based around a shared purpose, interest or theme and meet regularly for one academic quarter. This program aims to foster fun experiences that empower students to navigate their first year at UC Davis. The Future of Food” takes place in Fall Quarter. New students can sign up each summer for the following fall.

Learn more and sign up on the FYAC website.
Fellowship members giving a presentation
Group touring the student farm

Overview

The global food system is changing rapidly, both what we consume and how. There is no better place than UC Davis to explore how to improve our food and food systems, and there are many ways to do it! Get to know others interested in food and making an impact on the food system, and explore the following UC Davis resources thorough the lens of food innovation:

  • The Student Farm
  • The Student Startup Center
  • Undergraduate Research Center
  • The Pantry
  • Food-related clubs at UC Davis
  • and more!
Learn more and sign up on the FYAC website.
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