The world is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion.

Thomas Paine

Executive Summary: Social Responsibility Initiative

• Introduction
• A Longstanding Commitment
• Bridging Gaps Worldwide
• Working Together

Bridging Gaps Worldwide

Individual researchers, educators, specialists, and faculty members both within and beyond the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences already are working on projects that support the Social Responsibility Initiative. Our goal is to recruit outstanding students, faculty and other partners, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and build synergy among individual efforts.

The Social Responsibility Initiative aims to bridge the gap between theory and application by nurturing informed dialogue among stakeholders about food, agricultural, and land-use issues. This dialogue will involve nontraditional stakeholders and encompass issues that have been overlooked in the past.

Given its rich mix of rural and urban populations, Ohio is an ideal laboratory and site for the Social Responsibility Initiative. Our vision is to make the Social Responsibility Initiative an internationally recognized center for social responsibility relating to food, agricultural, environmental, and community issues.