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.
More Latinos are joining 4-H
The 100-year-old organization is catching up to the state's diversity.
UC’s #MyLastTrash campaign asks you to help push campuses toward zero waste
A new effort strives to transform habits and meet an ambitious 2020 goal.
Physician, feed thyself
Future doctors and nurses learn what nutrition really means to help patients down the line.