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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
Grasshopper above a plate
The next trend in food: Edible insects?
A lot of people think you should be eating more insects.
Grapefruit hanging from tree
UC Riverside discovers first effective treatment for citrus-destroying disease
The disease that has devastated crops in Florida and threatens California may finally be stoppable.
Richard Matthew at desk
What’s next: The future of compassion
How to ward off emotional exhaustion as the pandemic continues.