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
UC Berkeley green leaves
Crop yield gets boost with modified genes in photosynthesis
Researchers increase plant proteins that result in more efficient use of sunlight.
Lorenzo Booth UC Merced
Grad student’s water-mapping work leads to national recognition
Using big data to streamline water planning and fight climate change.
Some species of seabirds, including blue petrels, are particularly vulnerable to eating plastic debris at sea.
Why do seabirds eat plastic? The answer stinks
Marine plastic debris is an olfactory trap for seabirds.