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.

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Sustainable Agriculture Education Association
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.
List Grid
beekeeper and bees
Tiny parasite may have big impact on honey bees
Pathogen found to infect larvae as well as adult bees — another factor implicated in colony collapse disorder.
Tracks at the bottom of Cachuma Reservoir in Santa Barbara County suggest a deer became mired in the mud while being pursued by a mountain lion.
The heat is on
Study by UC Santa Barbara-led research team shows how record-high temperatures in California are worsening the already historic drought and could impact the state's water resource that supports the multibillion-dollar agriculture industry.
Sample particleboard pieces created by team along with raw rice husks.
From husks to homes
UC Riverside engineering students win awards at international competition for creating less-costly, more environmentally friendly and termite-resistant alternative to particleboard using rice husks and dry milk.