A Living Laboratory
Advancing Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resources
Career Preparation
NextGen's Mission
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Better Food Futures (BFF) NextGen at SDSU is a collaborative initiative dedicated to restoring our food systems. We empower a diverse new generation of professionals to tackle global climate pressures through the power of regenerative agriculture and sustainable development. By bridging the gap between ecology and food production, we are building a more resilient future for our planet.
"Through hands-on research and community collaboration, I’ve learned that sustainable food futures grow from understanding soil, space, and equity."
— Cameron Schilling, NextGen
undergraduate student
"From the US-Mexico border to sustainable agriculture, I’m driven to innovate food systems that reduce waste and empower the people who grow our food."
— Ana Paula Diaz Dominguez, NextGen undergraduate student
"Through the Binational Summer Internship on Plant Drought Tolerance, I discovered the power of diverse voices and the courage to teach and learn across cultures."
— Karina Cerda, NextGen graduate student
“NextGen’s internship introduced me to plant genetics—igniting my passion for botany. The USDA summit expanded my career horizons. I’m now inspired to work in plant science.”
— Lydia Duran, NextGen
undergraduate student
Renewing Land.
Renewing Futures.
Global pressures are pushing our food systems to a breaking point, causing environmental decay and unstable livelihoods. We harness regenerative agriculture to not just sustain the land, but actively renew it. From sustainable oyster farming at "El Pedregal" to protecting migratory bird habitats in San Quintín, we focus on circular economies and environmental health. By restoring what has been lost, we create a resilient foundation for the next generation of leaders to protect our shared natural resources.