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.
UC launches first-ever organic research institute, with a hand from Clif Bar
The California Organic Institute will accelerate the development and adoption of effective farming tools and practices.
Limited eating times could be a new way to fight obesity and diabetes
What if you could treat common conditions just by limiting when you eat and drink all your calories? New research says it might work.
California’s working landscape generates $333 billion in sales, 1.5 million jobs
A new analysis shows agriculture and natural resources are key to the state's economic vitality.