UC Food Observer |

Q&A with Pam Ronald, UC Davis plant geneticist

Ronald, who has emerged as one of the most effective advocates for genetic engineering and for science literacy, discusses her work and shares her insight on a range of topics.

UC Riverside |

UC Riverside launching B.S. in sustainability studies

Starting in fall 2015, interdisciplinary degree program will focus on social and environmental justice issues.
UC Davis |

Wild bees pollinate crops, but that's not why they should be conserved

Wild bee diversity is declining worldwide at unprecedented rates.

UC Irvine |

A third of world's biggest groundwater basins are in distress

Reserves are likely far smaller than previously thought, and some may have only decades left before running dry.
UC Santa Barbara |

From data to tomato

UC Santa Barbara, UC Davis and PowWow Energy receive funding from the California Energy Commission to deploy method to measure groundwater use and to help growers deal with state's water crisis.
UC Davis |

Craft-brewing leader gives $1M to enhance UC Davis brewing facility

The gift from Carlos Alvarez, founder and owner of The Gambrinus Co., will fund new brewing and laboratory equipment at UC Davis to create the brewery of the future.
UC Santa Barbara |

An appetite for food reform

First group of UC Global Food Initiative fellows at UC Santa Barbara is studying food waste on campus, food insecurity among students.
UC Riverside |

Conference seeks to strengthen local food and urban agriculture infrastructure

Several UC Riverside researchers to attend 2nd annual GrowRIVERSIDE Conference, June 11-13.
UC Newsroom |

Students design mobile apps with social flavor

With support from the UC Global Food Initiative, this year’s CITRIS Mobile App Challenge added a new dimension: finding ways to nutritiously and sustainably feed people.
UC Berkeley |

Actively engaging in Healthy Schools Program linked to reduced student obesity

Program targets high-need schools, such as those in lower-income neighborhoods and those with a greater percentage of students on subsidized lunch programs.
UC Merced |

Most Americans could eat locally

More than 90 percent of the United States can eat food grown or raised within 100 miles of their homes — a boon for nutrition, the economy and sustainable agriculture.
UC Santa Cruz |

UC Santa Cruz professor honored for research in food justice issues

Julie Guthman, whose research looks at agricultural systems, food justice issues and environmental health, has been selected to receive the 2015 Excellence in Research Award from the Agriculture, Food and Human Values Society.