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
Panelists at the discussion about GMO food: (from left) moderator Greg Jaffe; Josette Lewis; Norm Ellstrand; Belinda Martineau; Alan McHughen.
Genetic engineering needs better regulation, UC scientists say
Panel says genetic modification is just a tool that can be good or bad, depending on its application.
Roger Beachy, UC Davis
UC Davis World Food Center recruits permanent director
Roger Beachy’s term as founding director comes to an end Jan. 31, after which he will stay on as a senior fellow and continue his work on partnerships in China.
Sarah Woodruff is a UC Santa Cruz student and the intern coordinator for effot. Each week, students help every week at the garden to talk about food justice and teach the children about nutrition and growing fruits and vegetables.
Cultivating a garden -- and food security -- in Watsonville
UC Santa Cruz students gain valuable experience in campus-community partnership.