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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Rebecca Bork (middle) and her children, Ava and Finn, are among those who benefit from having fresh produce delivered by UCLA students to the UCLA University Village.
College campuses take on food waste
On UC campuses, the Global Food Initiative has spurred collaborations that unite students across the system.
A drawing of the café space.
UC San Diego's iconic Geisel Library to open new cafe
Audrey's, named for Audrey Geisel, the library’s long-time friend and generous benefactor, will open May 3.
Syrup contains fructose, which alters brain genes linked to many diseases, UCLA life scientists report.
Fructose alters hundreds of brain genes, which can lead to range of diseases
UCLA scientists report that diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids can reverse the damage.