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.
Why you might want to go easy on the avocado
'Good fats' may lead to fatty liver disease and other health problems, new research shows.
Providing clean water for a growing population
A new method to squeeze every drop from brine will alleviate water shortages in arid regions.
UC Merced launches countywide food and ag exchange
Campus partners with CropMobster to help grow the local food economy and connect people in need.