Blueberries and green beans in paper trays on a yellow checked tablecloth

Global Food Initiative

UC is working to address one of the critical issues of our time: How to sustainably and nutritiously feed a world population expected to reach 8 billion by 2025.

Sustainable Agriculture Education Association conference overview
UC Santa Cruz’s Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems, with support from the UC Global Food Initiative, hosted the Sustainable Agriculture Education Association national conference, highlighting hands-on educational efforts that bridge scientific and social issues.
One-quarter of California adults are obese
In just 14 years, the percentage of obese Californians is up from one-fifth.
Food engineer named World Agriculture Prize laureate
UC Davis' R. Paul Singh is recognized for a lifetime of internationally renowned contributions to food engineering research, education, development, consulting and technology transfer.
Environment takes big hit from water-intensive marijuana cultivation
Irrigation, pest control and garbage take heavy toll on drought-stressed watershed areas.