The Stanford Plant-Based Diet Initiative (PBDI), supported by a generous gift from Beyond Meat and led by Dr. Christopher Gardner, advances research on the health and environmental benefits of plant-based diets. PBDI funds seed grants, hosts symposia, and creates accessible resources to share key findings with the broader community.

Farm to Table Camp, in collaboration with Santa Clara Unified School District, offers K-8 students hands-on learning experiences on an organic farm in Sunnyvale. Campers explore farming science, grow fresh produce, and enjoy cooking and sharing meals made with their harvest, all while gaining a deeper connection to where their food comes from.

The Menus of Change University Research Collaborative (MCURC), co-founded with The Culinary Institute of America, Stanford R&DE, and the Stanford Prevention Research Center, is a global network dedicated to advancing healthier, more sustainable food choices on college campuses.