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 shouldn't get mom roses this year
In a cruel twist, pesticide-infused Mother’s Day bouquets exported from Ecuador are shown to harm children.
Solid Golds: Sustainable seafood is the goal
UCLA alumni and brothers Mark and Jonathan Gold on how to achieve it.
Graduate students compete to make food more sustainable
Patagonia Case Competition held at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business.