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.
New animal health-food safety lab dedicated
Lab devoted to protecting farm animals, the food supply and the public against new and emerging diseases.
How to break the junk food habit
Sugar may be addictive, but you can break free.
UC Davis center receives $10M to continue improving ag health and safety
Center provides practical solutions for farmers, farmworkers and communities.