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.
Cutting sugar causes drop in heart disease risk factors among obese children
Study shows sweets, not calories, are culprits in cardiovascular pre-conditions.
UC Davis crops and compassion help feed those in need
Students help develop solutions on campus and in the community.
Apps for Ag hackathon winners announced
Top prize goes to produce-sharing app that provides gardening advice from the UC Master Gardener Program.