Sustainability in Food and Agriculture (SFNA) is designed for research scientists, educators, extension workers, farmers, food and fiber processors, students, civic-minded citizens, planners, and policymakers—essentially anyone concerned with the health and welfare of food systems and all those involved in food production. SFNA focuses on sustainability concepts, approaches, and tools, providing a unified vision for the agricultural sector and fostering inter-sectoral synergies to make agriculture both more productive and sustainable.

Key topics in Sustainability in Food and Agriculture (SFNA) include, but are not limited to:

  1. Sustainable Agricultural Practices
    Focus: Increasing productivity while maintaining ecological balance.
  • Agroecology and food system sustainability
  • Organic farming
  • Integrated food and agriculture management
  • Agricultural production and utilization
  1. Environmental Sustainability
    Focus: Reducing agriculture’s impact on climate and ecosystems.
  • Agriculture and global climate change
  • Environmental impacts of agriculture
  • Future projections and trends
  1. Socioeconomic and Policy Sustainability
    Focus: Supporting equitable, resilient, and socially responsible food systems.
  • Economic and social aspects of sustainable agriculture
  • Policies, options, and sustainability indicators
  • Consumer behavior
  1. Sustainable Food Quality, Safety, and Nutrition
    Focus: Ensuring healthy diets and safe, high-quality food.
  • Health and nutrition
  • Food quality
  • Food safety
  • Food and beverage characteristics
  1. Sustainable Food Science and Technology
    Focus: Innovations that enhance sustainability across the food chain.
  • Food materials and food engineering
  • Food science and technology