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
A closeup view of the coffee berry borer.
Coffee pest relies on bacteria in gut to survive its caffeine craving
Berkeley Lab and USDA research could lead to new ways to fight beetle that devastates coffee crops worldwide.
milk, yogurt, cheese
Milk does a probiotic good
Dairy makes a positive difference in how effective probiotics can be.
UC ANR nutrition educator teaches the Plan, Shop, Save & Cook curriculum.
Beyond the food stamp challenge
UC Agriculture and Natural Resources has found a way to help low-income families successfully stretch their food dollars and eat healthier while receiving food assistance.