The Sustainability of Food Production: What Every MBA Needs to Know

Modern food production systems have fed our growing global population of 8 billion—but at significant environmental and social sustainability costs. The agricultural sector is one of the largest contributors to climate change; it is also among the most exposed to climate risk. Learn more in this primer on the key issues, trends, and business opportunities.

Published 2024. 6 pages. PDF.

Authors: Colleen Woodruff, MEM/MBA ’24, EDGE Fellow, Fuqua School of Business, Duke University, and Alfonso Barajas, MBA '23, EDGE Fellow, Fuqua School of Business, Duke University.

Special thanks to: Liza Schillo and Wood Turner.