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.
Ready for a better beer?
Newly sequenced barley genome could lead to better beer, whiskey and understanding of other crops.
World-renowned chef to speak at ‘Science and Food’ lecture at UCLA
Massimo Bottura to join May 2 panel discussion on food waste, hunger and the environment.
Reducing hunger and food waste
UC San Diego highlights efforts to increase food sustainability during Earth Month.