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.
‘DryCard’ invention wins competition to reduce food loss in Africa
Moisture-sensing card will help farmers store dried food without spoilage.
Healthy Campus Initiative brings music, theater, food to UCLA's new living amphitheater
Guests inclue Grammy Award-nominated singer/songwriter Aloe Blacc and L.A. Laker Metta World Peace.
Sweet and sour stories of citrus
May 6 festival will unveil progress to cultivate inclusive histories at Riverside's California State Citrus Historic Park.