Agriculture and Food Systems

Food and agriculture are fundamental. We all must eat to survive, of course, but food-related issues shape so much more than our bodies—cultures, landscapes, and supply chains are intertwined within increasingly connected global systems. Food and ag are also inextricably linked to our ability to conserve natural resources and mitigate climate change.

Meridian has deep experience working on an extensive array of agriculture and food system issues, including:

• climate, resilience, and natural resources
• big data and AI
• food, nutrition, and health
• supply chain sustainability
• conservation and risk
• banking and finance
• agricultural development

These are areas where our ability to navigate complex issues make us an invaluable thought partner and guide. We call upon our expansive network for insight across the full range of sectors and disciplines that contribute to healthy food systems. Our research services allow us to build understanding as we help groups figure out what they know—and, more importantly, what they still need to know in order to address the problems they want to solve.

We connect leaders from across sectors to forge new partnerships, moving beyond polarized debates into constructive discussion. One hallmark of our work is the ability to bridge the divides among farmers and ranchers using different production systems at different scales.

Together, we accelerate the development and implementation of comprehensive solutions for all who contribute to—and depend on—our intricate, essential food systems.