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.
'Advance warning'
Climate Hazards Group will help African scientists to use remote sensing and climate data to prevent severe hunger.
Do eco-friendly wines taste better?
Raise a glass to organic grapes: UCLA study finds eco-certified wine rated higher by wine publications.
Bringing more irrigation and climate-smart farming to Guatemala
A UC Davis-led team is equipping thousands with better tools to increase food security and reduce poverty.