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.
Food from the sea
Research summit aims to inspire UC-wide collaborations around fisheries and aquaculture
Conservation practices can help sequester carbon in farmland
UC findings point to role that agriculture could play in cap-and-trade programs.
Q&A with Mark Bittman
The UC Food Observer catches up with the journalist, food writer and author about spending this semester at UC Berkeley.