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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Syrup contains fructose, which alters brain genes linked to many diseases, UCLA life scientists report.
Fructose alters hundreds of brain genes, which can lead to range of diseases
UCLA scientists report that diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids can reverse the damage.
Rachel Dutton, UC San Diego
Say 'cheese'
In an innovative effort to understand microbial communities, a UC San Diego biology professor has turned cheese into her 'lab rat.'
This bee sting photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey has received widespread recognition.
The buzz on bees
Get the inside scoop on a famous bee sting photo and learn more about the importance of pollinators.