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.
From husks to homes
UC Riverside engineering students win awards at international competition for creating less-costly, more environmentally friendly and termite-resistant alternative to particleboard using rice husks and dry milk.
A moveable feast for the homeless
UC Irvine alumnus Ian Daelucian launches The Heart of Delight to nurture those in need.
Food safety agreement sets framework for World Food Center-China
Officials from the city of Zhuhai, China, and UC Davis signed a memorandum of understanding to establish the World Food Center-China.