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.
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UC Davis bumblebee
Working together to weigh a bee
Engineers and entomologists at UC Davis figure out a tricky problem vital to monitoring colony health.
Genetic risk for obesity grew stronger in 'obseogenic' environment
Study lends support to idea that high-calorie diets, sedentariness may be driving obesity epidemic.
Fortino Morales III manages R’Garden, UC Riverside's 3-acre community garden.
30 Under 30: Community garden cultivates food justice
Global Food Initiative 30 Under 30 winner is raising awareness about food access.