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.
Feast will benefit Honey and Pollination Center
UC Davis to add pollinator-friendly garden.
Intense industrial fishing
How China maintains large catches and what it means for fishery management.
Arabica coffee genome sequenced
Coincides with birth of California-grown specialty coffee industry.