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.
Two alumni-led companies are remaking school meals
The cafeteria is a healthier, more sustainable place these days, thanks to four alums with a passion for food.
Manganese in drinking water a cause for concern
A wide-ranging study suggests officials should monitor the chemical element as a possible public health threat.
Alice Waters on free speech and the making of a counterculture cook
The celebrated chef releases a memoir spanning her days at UC Berkeley to the White House garden and Chez Panisse.