The ASFS was founded in 1985 to promote the interdisciplinary study of food and society. It has continued that mission by holding annual meetings; the first was in 1987 and since 1992, the conferences have been held jointly with the organization: Agriculture, Food & Human Values.
Working with Routledge Publishing, the organization produces the journal, Food Culture & Society.
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The Graduate Association for Food Studies
Since January 1, 2017, the Graduate Association for Food Studies (GAFS) has been the student caucus of the ASFS! All ASFS members who are students will automatically be part of the student caucus. For more information on the GAFS, please visit their website.
2025 Annual ASFS/AFHVS Conference
“Food Cultures and Social Justice”
Hosted by Oregon State University – June 18-21, 2025
Corvallis, Oregon (USA)
