The World Food Forum Youth Food Lab North America at Penn State advances global food security by empowering young innovators through a collaboration with the UN FAO’s World Food Forum Global Youth Action Initiative. Designed for early‑career leaders ages 18–35, the Youth Food Lab bridges the innovation gap by providing mentorship, networks, and technical support for promising agrifood and climate solutions. Centered on a youth‑supporting‑youth model, the program reduces barriers to translating new technologies by pairing Penn State’s technical expertise with the WFF’s global innovator network, enabling entrepreneurs to access hands‑on support while students apply their training to real‑world challenges—all in support of the mission of good food for all.
Maria Theresa Spencer | Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Education