CIFAR

The California Institute of Food and Agricultural Research (CIFAR) provides a dynamic, in-depth strategic think-tank and innovation hub that disseminates critical and timely information and technologies through its conferences and forums and creates working bridges between research scientists, industry and business.

Currently, CIFAR includes:

42 active industry affiliates

10 technology advisors,

26 faculty members, and

5 student interns.

The establishment of CIFAR in 1991 created a highly recognized California centric, global food technology network that is housed within the leading food science program in the United States. CIFAR’s affiliates have realized it is a unique organization that yields high value returns on their membership investment. Its deep understanding of needs of both the business community and researchers within their universities offers specialized connectivity of their particular interests with a network of people and programs. CIFAR’s Director, Dr. Sharon Shoemaker sustains these efforts by the membership dues, projects and gifts, and the infrastructure support of the University of California, Davis.