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.
List Grid
Your brain on microbes
Learn about scientists' latest findings in UCLA Science and Food lecture.
An aerial view of orange groves near Covina during World War II.
New book traces Los Angeles' transformation from cows to concrete
In the first half of the 20th century, LA was the top farm county in the U.S.
The National Drinking Water Alliance wants to make water the easy, appealing substitute for sugary beverages.
UC drives a drinking water movement
UC Nutrition Policy Institute to serve as hub for new National Drinking Water Alliance.