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.

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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.
List Grid
Staff members from UC Santa Barbara's sustainability, housing and dining teams met with counterparts from UC Merced as well as area farmers and Harvest Santa Barbara.
UC cultivates relationships with small farms
UC system aims to cultivate relationships with small farms throughout California.
Winning entries, Food College contest
Playing with food pays off for UC Produce Collage Contest winners
Fine art and late night comedy inspired the creators of the winning entries.
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Life in America: Hazardous to immigrants’ health
Over time, the health status of immigrant groups tends to decline. Public health researchers are untangling the causes and promoting solutions.