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.
A gathering of top chefs
University chefs cook up a storm at Pacific Chef Net 2015.
Partnerships and innovation in food, ag and health
UC Davis will host a symposium Jan. 14, jointly organized with Mars Inc. and in collaboration with the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings, to mark the official launch of the Innovation Institute for Food and Health, part of the World Food Center at UC Davis.
UC Global Food Initiative: Our commitment
UC is committed to putting its campuses, the state and the world on a pathway to sustainably and nutritiously feed themselves.