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.
Citrus Variety Collection to be maintained in perpetuity
$1 million endowment from Givaudan will allow for the creation of endowed chair position to support and maintain collection.
Got a big idea? Save the world and win prizes
This year’s Big Ideas student innovation contest features nine categories, including the newly extended Energy & Resource Alternatives category, sponsored by the UC Carbon Neutrality Initiative.
UC luminaries to receive National Humanities Medal
Food activist and scholars are among 10 honored for their work elevating the human experience.