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.
Young people find their voices through urban agriculture
UC Global Food Initiative sponsors videos that highlight youth experiences in urban agriculture.
Yara North America supports UC Merced students, ag research
Funding will provide undergraduate scholarships, graduate fellowships to support research to improve crop yields, particularly in almonds.
New machine simulates human digestion to improve nutrition
The device is shedding light on our poorly understood digestive systems.