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.
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Spotted wing Drosophila on ripe blueberries. The males have a characteristic dark spot on tip of wings.
Scientists find safe repellent that protects fruit from pesky pest
Pleasant-smelling chemical compound effectively wards off spotted wing Drosophila, lab experiments at UC Riverside show.
Pam Ronald and husband Raoul Adamchak
Q&A with Pam Ronald, UC Davis plant geneticist
Ronald, who has emerged as one of the most effective advocates for genetic engineering and for science literacy, discusses her work and shares her insight on a range of topics.
Campus community members grow fresh fruit and vegetables at the R’ Garden while learning about social, environmental and economic sustainability.
UC Riverside launching B.S. in sustainability studies
Starting in fall 2015, interdisciplinary degree program will focus on social and environmental justice issues.