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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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Environment in the African savanna linked to human health
Community ecologist spotlights how environmental management affects disease emergence.
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How healthy is genetically modified soybean oil?
UC Riverside study shows GM soybean oil is as unhealthy as conventional soybean oil, with one benefit: no resistance to insulin.
Want to teach about organic farming and gardening? Updated manual now available
UC Santa Cruz manual, now in its third edition, addresses practical aspects of organic farming and gardening, applied soil science, and social and environmental issues in agriculture.