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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UC Riverside bacteria wild bees
Flowers critical link to bacteria transmission in wild bees
Research shows for the first time that multiple flower and wild bee species share several of the same types of bacteria.
Associate professor William Ristenpart talks with Sabrina Perell, community regional development major, and Kyle Phan, an undeclared major, about the taste of their brew during a UC Davis “Design of Coffee” class in 2015. UC Davis is now establishing a Co
Peet's Coffee pledges $250,000 to advance coffee research
Gift will fund Peet's Coffee Pilot Roastery in first-of-its-kind Coffee Center at UC Davis.
UC Santa Barbara professor David Cleveland in his home garden.
How does your garden grow?
Professor, students model the effect of household gardens on greenhouse gas emissions.