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.
Planting seeds, growing confidence
FoodWhat uses sustainable food, meaningful work and farming to help youth heal, grow and explore their identities.
How California is reinventing school lunch
30 million kids receive school lunch daily — and UC's Global Food Initiative is helping ensure it's healthy and sustainable.
Nutrition education summit to tackle food waste
UC and national leaders will convene to consider new ways to optimize food resources.