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.
Climate solutions for agriculture
UC Davis World Food Center launches climate-smart story project highlighting science-based solutions.
Robots and people working together to save water, enhance agriculture
Technology could change the way crops are maintained worldwide.
Mass oyster die-off in S.F. Bay related to atmospheric rivers
Study first to show biological impact of atmospheric rivers.