Posted: April 17, 2026

Applications are due May 10

Unlock your potential in the essential Food Systems industry, a field that impacts everyone around the globe. At AFA Food Systems Institute, gain firsthand experience through exclusive industry tours, visiting sites like meat packing facilities, roasteries, sensory labs, and grain companies. (Bonus: Enjoy delicious samples at many tour stops!) Engage in one-on-one networking with industry experts, discuss your career path, and learn about Food Systems with peers from around the country.

Hotel and registration is covered by AFA. Partial travel support is available from the Office for Undergraduate Education. For more information, contact Penn State's AFA Student Ambassador, Adria Russell, at afr5528@psu.edu.