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.
Audrey's Cafe celebrates grand opening in UC San Diego's Geisel Library
Café named for library benefactor and longtime friend and supporter of the university Audrey Geisel, also known as “Mrs. Seuss.”
Strawberry and Justice Festival to examine key issues
May 19 event at UC Santa Cruz will feature speaker panels, live music and free strawberries.
UC Riverside awarded $1.3M from USDA for green energy research
Grant to support biofuel generation from waste plant matter using process developed at UC Riverside's Center for Environmental Research and Technology.