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.

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Sustainable Agriculture Education Association
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.
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Methyl bromide has been used by growers since the 1970s to control soil pathogens, weeds and nematodes. Pictured are pathogen-infected plants in a buffer zone where fumigants can't be applied.
Pesticide predicament for California's strawberry growers
UC Santa Cruz professor examines challenges as popular chemical is phased out.
UC Davis phone wine
Wine industry leaders optimistic as millennials opt for premium wines
It turns out young people are willing to trade in beer cans for a glass of wine.
Back to the roots UC
How do you grow an entrepreneur?
UC startup Back to the Roots offers a master class.